Where is the best location for a wind turbine on Conanicut Island? Ft. Getty (above) or Taylor Point (bottom picture)? There is not much infrastructure at Ft. Getty. More...
In a meeting dominated by energy issues, the Jamestown Town Council this week deadlocked in its first attempt to decide where a wind turbine should be located and whether the town should build more than one. More...
Dozens of islanders turned out for a special meeting of the Jamestown Harbor Commission last Wednesday to review harbor and budget fees for the 2010 season. The meeting was a public hearing held in response to a potential rise in fees, and no vote was planned. More...
Every stone has its place. Nolberto Herrera, who does not speak English, lets his work talk for itself. He was busy building a stone wall on Wednesday morning at Beaverhead Farm. More...
Thanks for your editorial in the Jan. 28 edition about siting wind turbines in Jamestown.
I appreciate your fair summation of the decisionmaking process and, of course, I understand that as an editorial, you are presenting your own views. But I would like to answer some of your concerns about placing a turbine at Ft. Getty. More...
A few weeks ago, I woke up feeling stiff and slightly congested. Not a good sign, I thought. I must be coming down with the yearly mid-winter cold.
No such luck. Within a few hours, the symptoms turned seriously worse. More...
Free AARP Tax-Aide tax assistance and tax return preparation will be available every Monday and Wednesday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., beginning Monday, Feb. 8, through April 14 – with the exception of Feb. 15.
The service is available for low and moderate-income taxpayers of all ages, especially taxpayers ages 60 and older. More...
Thursday Feb. 4
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 Feb. More...
Looking for something different to give to your sweetie for St. Valentine’s Day? How about a donation in his or her name to one of the 11 non-profits on the island? The suggestion was made by a member of the board of the Jamestown Medical Fund, which receives contributions at P.O. Box 236, Jamestown 02835.
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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 Journal, Feb. 5, 1910
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Thursday, Feb. 4
7 p.m., Lawn School Library, the School Committee meets for a budget workshop.
Wednesday, Feb. 10
7 p.m., Town Hall, the Harbor Commission meets.
Tuesday, Feb. 16
7 p.m., Town Hall, the Town Council meets. More...
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