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Friday, January 27, 2023

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Top Stories

Plan would cut greenhouse gasses

BY TIM RIEL | January 26, 2023

A comprehensive energy plan to provide “a strategic direction for reducing greenhouse gas emissions” — complete with mandates — is being discussed at the highest level in Jamestown. The plan...

Town will use federal money to replace pipe

BY TIM RIEL | January 26, 2023

Jamestown has secured $2.5 million in federal aid to replace the cast-iron pipe that connects the municipal water plant on North Road with utility customers in the village. “That’s a...

A BASKET IN ONE

January 26, 2023

Blossoming composting program at Melrose School cutting waste

BY RYAN GIBBS | January 26, 2023

Melrose School significantly has cut down on waste due to composting and recycling programs that have been initiated in the lunchroom. The composting program was started by first-grade teacher assistant...

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News

Newport mayor says city will look at Gould restoration issue

January 26, 2023

Newport Mayor Xay Khamsyvoravong has indicated interest in listening to Jamestown officials explain why the city should support efforts to restore public recreation on Gould Island. Town Administrator Jamie Hainswoth...

CORRECTION

January 26, 2023

Mark Cutler, who was the subject of the Jan. 19 article in The Jamestown Press headlined “Regular Ganny guitarist teaching songwriting to all,” will play with his band, Men of...

Ukrainian concert aims to lift spirits

BY RYAN GIBBS | January 26, 2023

Christmastime may have come and gone in Jamestown, but a concert of Ukrainian music aims to celebrate the longer holiday season of the Eastern European country. The Yevshan Ukrainian Vocal...

AN EVENING OF ELEMENTARY ARTISTS

January 26, 2023

Special Sections

Holiday Gift Guide 2022
2022 Health & Wellness Guide E-Edition
2022 FALL HOME IMPROVEMENT GUIDE
2022_JAMESTOWN_SUMMER_GUIDE E-Edition
2022_Spring_Home_Guide E-Edition
2022 Spring Health Guide
2021 Holiday Gift Guide E-Edition
2021_Fall_Health_Guide E-Edition
2021_FALL_Home_and_Garden E-Edition
2021_Jamestown_SUMMER_GUIDE E-Edition

Editorial

Town opens arms to refugees


Editorial Cartoon


Letters to the Editor

Vote yes on library bond issue Oct. 18


Let nature play out in its natural way


Three-way stop sign by beach unneeded


Several proposals to better Ft. Wetherill


Library bond will be paid by state


About Town

WALLACE the BRAVE

January 26, 2023

SENIOR MENUS

January 26, 2023

The West Street Cafe is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Seniors should arrive for lunch at 11:30 a.m. Suggested fee is $3. Call 423-2658 for reservations 48 hours in advance....

Kudos for new Pemberton director

January 26, 2023

Elizabeth Mulligan, who lives in the Pemberton Avenue apartments, wrote in to give her thanks to Nikki Vazquez, executive director of the housing authority, whom, she said, makes “it a privilege to live there.” She...

Obituaries

Derek W. Blackman

January 19, 2023

Derek W. Blackman, 87, passed away Monday, Jan. 2, 2023,...

Irene Emily Silvia

January 19, 2023

Irene Emily Silvia, 96, of Jamestown, R.I., passed away peacefully...

Joseph N. Medeiros

January 12, 2023

Joseph N. Medeiros, 71, of Jamestown, died peacefully Jan. 4,...

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