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Video promo trailer for TV show
Kettlebottom Productions of Jamestown created an hour-long special on the Jamestown Classic Bike Race that will air on Thanksgiving Day. Look for the video special on Cox Sports Channel 3 at 12:30 p.m. following a live football game. It will air again Thanksgiving Day at 9:30 p.m. The show will also be available on-demand on Cox Channel 1. More...
Wind turbine debate now before Town Council
By Phil Zahodiakin

Although the Wind Energy Committee has endorsed Ft. Getty as the island’s most suitable wind turbine site, the Town Council members say they will keep their minds open until the recommendation is formally accepted for consideration – and the public has an opportunity to weigh in. More...

 News
• Planning panel discusses proposed projects under new code
Complex terminology and emerging loopholes in the recently passed zoning amendments provided ample conversation for the Planning Commission during last Wednesday’s meeting as the group worked to provide additional clarity on the document. More...
• School attendance rates return to normal
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 Letters to the Editor
• Thank you for your support
Once again, I find myself humbled by the extent of your confidence in and support of my run for Town Council. Thank you very much for your votes and your well wishes. More...
• Put your family on the village tree
• Wind turbine an important decision
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 Sam Bari
• article has image Man the battle stations — the holidays are about to begin
You can’t beat a system you can’t understand
Tomorrow officially kicks off the 2009 holiday season that has been conveniently designed to include Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa. More...
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 About Town
• Kids can help decorate library this Friday
Calling all kids – the Jamestown Philomenian Library needs your help to decorate the children’s room for the winter season on Friday, Nov. 27, between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Materials will be supplied and no registration is necessary for this free program. The event is sponsored by the Friends of the Jamestown Philomenian Library. More...
• Gilbert Stuart’s birth to be celebrated
• Library announces Thanksgiving hours
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 Island Calendar
• Island Calendar
Thursday Nov. 26 Thanksgiving Day 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 Friday Nov. More...
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 The Walrus Says
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What do you have to be thankful for this Thanksgiving? Trish O’Brien: Living in Oz. Kellie Brown: Family and friends. Andrea von Hohenleiten: All my boys are home. Alice Dunn: Having made it to Nov. 16 and celebrating another birthday. Suzanne Bickford: Family and job. Sandra Paterson: Best opportunity to have turkey. More...
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 Island History
• This week in Island history
Week of November 25
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, Nov. 24, 1909 More...
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 Obituaries
• Dwight S. Smith, 60
Dwight S. Smith, 60, of Intrepid Lane in Jamestown, died at home last Friday, Nov. 20, after a determined and dignified battle with cancer. He was the husband of Judith (Hortman) Smith. More...
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 News of Record
• TOWN MEETINGS
Thursday, Dec. 3 5 p.m., Town Hall, the Town Council meets for a goal-setting workshop. Monday, Dec. 7 7 p.m., Town Hall, the Town Council meets. More...
• POLICE LOG
• FIRE & EMS
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 Legals
• LEGAL NOTICES
TOWN OF JAMESTOWN ZONING BOARD OF REVIEW NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE JAMESTOWN ZONING BOARD OF REVIEW WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING DECEMBER 15, 2009, AT THE JAMESTOWN TOWN HALL 93 NARRAGANSETT AVENUE, JAMESTOWN, RHODE ISLAND AT 7:00 P.M. UPON THE FOLLOWING: More...
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