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Comedy show tonight to raise cash for Storm

There will be a comedy show to raise money for the Rhode Island Storm at 8 p.m. Dec. 14 at the recreation center, 41 Conanicus Ave. The Rhode Island Storm is a girls’ ice hockey team comprising students from five high schools, including North Kingstown and Narragansett. It is a nonprofit organization that uses donations and fundraisers to subsidize ice... READ MORE >

Mello testifies on short-term rentals to R.I. legislative House commission

With the local ordinance governing short-term rentals set to become fully effective in the new year, Jamestown is being portrayed as the poster child for developing regulations to control the industry. Town Administrator Ed Mello provided testimony and answered questions for about a half-hour at the Rhode Island House. Rep. Lauren Carson, a Newport Democrat, chairs the panel, which met... READ MORE >

Theater schedules auditions for ‘Sound of Music’

Actors, mark your calendars. The Jamestown Community Theatre will hold auditions Jan. 7 for its production of “The Sound of Music” in March. The iconic musical was written by Rodgers & Hammerstein with a book by Howard Lindsay and Richard Crouse. It was inspired by “The Trapp Family Singers,” a 1949 memoir by Maria Augusta Trapp. “The Sound of Music,”... READ MORE >

Student starts club for game designers

During orientation at Clark University for transfer students in August 2022, Jamestown resident Alex Supron and his classmate, Brien Rondeau, felt a spark of inspiration. They planned to resurrect the school’s branch of the International Game Developers Association, which prospective game designers say is one of the most significant assets for networking in the industry. “When I transferred to Clark,... READ MORE >

ROLLOVER RESPONSE

[caption id="attachment_107201" align="aligncenter" width="1014"] Local firefighters and EMTs responded to this rollover at 7:15 a.m. Monday on Route 138 westbound just past the toll plaza. The driver extricated himself and was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.[/caption]... READ MORE >

School, council to discuss budget Monday

A joint workshop with the town council is scheduled for 5:45 p.m. Dec. 18 for the school committee to present an overview of its upcoming 2024-25 budget. The meeting between the two sides is mandated by the state as a “pre-budget consultation.” This meeting must be conducted at least 60 days, but not more than 90 days, prior to the... READ MORE >

SENIOR MENUS

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. Monday, Dec. 18 Swedish meatballs, mashed potatoes, baby carrots, vegetable soup, fruit. Takeout option is seafood salad sandwich, potato chips, milk and choice of three-bean... READ MORE >

Police: Watch for porch pirates

Local police are warning homeowners about porch pirates as the ubiquity of Amazon, UPS and U.S. Postal trucks begin dropping off packages on front porches. “As the holiday season approaches and online shopping increases, so does the risk of package theft,” the police department posted on its Facebook page. “Individuals who steal packages from doorsteps often take advantage of the... READ MORE >

WHERE IN THE WORLD?

[caption id="attachment_107206" align="aligncenter" width="870"] Barbara Bird and Dennis Nixon took The Jamestown Press to the crow’s nest of the SPV Royal Clipper at the start of their successful transatlantic sail from Lisbon, Portugal, to Barbados. The couple was pleased to see that the ship carried a spanker sail at the stern, which is a rare...... READ MORE >

State launches tool to lower utility bills

U.S. Sen. Jack Reed has partnered with Gov. Dan McKee to launch the first state-specific calculator from Rewiring America to help homeowners save money by taking advantage of incentives. The calculator is a creation of Rewiring America, a nonprofit organization focused on electrifying homes, businesses and communities. The tool will help Rhode Island residents quickly estimate how much they can... READ MORE >