February 25, 2010 RSS feed / News

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Island scientist coordinates URI lecture series on climate

By Eileen M. Daly
If you’re curious about the effects that human activities have on the world’s environment, a University of Rhode Island lecture series will offer an opportunity to hear first-hand from some of the world’s most prominent environment More...

Anthony Rafanelli named Rhode Island Engineer of the Year

By Erin Tiernan

On any given day at the Raytheon Company in Middletown, you’ll likely find islander Anthony Rafanelli knee-deep in risk mitigation research for new, eco-friendly design innovations in anything from household electronics to aerospace technology More...

Where in the World is the Jamestown Press?

Paris Deacon, a fifth-grade student at Lawn Avenue School, took the Jamestown Press along to Puerto Rico during her recent school vacation. More...

It’s a good day to rid your house of evil spirits

Flotsam and Jetsam
By Donna Drago

It’s Feb. 25. That means it’s a good day for baking. I am craving pumpkin bread, so I might make a loaf or two. It is also a very good day to wax floors. Wax floors? Does anyone still do that? More...