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September 24, 2009  RSS feed

Most days, the children’s room at the Jamestown Philomenian Library is filled with a highenergy vibe of storytelling and constant motion. But on Sunday afternoons, the atmosphere changes to what can only be described as a collective group exhale as an air of serenity occupies the space. This is where a local knitting group meets to create, discuss, learn and relax. More...

A state grant for an inventory of historic properties on Shoreby Hill sparked debate during the Sept. 21 meeting of the Town Council. The Jamestown Planning Commission last summer recommended historic district status for Shoreby Hill, where reaction from residents has been divided. More...

Koral, Tyde and Orabel Piccoli raised $19 selling lemonade recently during a yard sale held by Jamestown residents and families from Ishi Dojo to benefit its center in Providence. More...
Heyday is this Saturday, Sept. 16. The Conanicut Island Land Trust will use the event to showcase its most recent acquisition – the Godena Farm. From all reports, Mother Nature is cooperating this year. The meteorologists are promising an outstanding autumn day for this classic island gathering. That means sunny blue skies with a crisp nip in the air. More...
The Jamestown Rotary Club has been working for the past few months organizing the 34th annual Jamestown Classic to be held Columbus Day, Oct. 12. This is the Rotary Club’s biggest fund-raising event of the year. Over 1,000 riders and spectators will be converging on Jamestown for the day. Racing will begin at 8:15 a.m. and be completed by around 1:30 p.m. More...
You can’t beat a system you can’t understand
This is not exactly a news flash. I just think all the soccermeisters out there who are worried about their little darlings’ self-esteem should be aware – the kids know about keeping score. They have known for a long time, and whether we like it or not, the little competitors love the concept. More...
The book discussion groups at the Jamestown Philomenian Library will discuss “A History of Love” by Nicole Krauss on Monday, Oct. 19, at 7 p.m. and Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 1 p.m. On Nov. 16-17, the groups will discuss “Stoner” by John Edward Williams. More...
Thursday Sept. 24 8:30 a.m., Pilates, Jamestown Country Club, fee 3 to 8 p.m., Teen center, grades 7 to 12, recreation center 5:30 p.m., Alcoholics Anonymous, St. Matthew’s Church 8 p.m., Gamblers Anonymous, St. Lucy’s Church, Middletown Friday Sept. More...
Week of September 24
The news of 10 and 15 years ago is from the Jamestown Press. The news of 100 years ago came from the collection of the Newport Historical Society. 100 years ago From the Newport Daily News, Sept. 23, 1909 More...
Catharine Carton Smith of Bloomfield, Conn., artist and art collector, family matriarch and a life-long summer resident of Jamestown, died Sept. 18. She was 97. More...
A story in the Sept. 17 edition of the Jamestown Press quoted Dee Hellewell as saying that it “took some time for the family to be notified by the police…” Hellewell claims that the statement attributed to her is inaccurate. More...
JAMESTOWN, RHODE ISLAND NOTICE More...