2019-11-27

Misdemeanor charges dropped in case of dogs’ deaths in parking lot

Three misdemeanors against a Jamestown woman accused of confining three dogs in her hatchback, which subsequently died, have been dropped, according to Newport District Court. The charges were dismissed Nov. 15 against Cole Street’s Anne Garnett. The dismissal follows a decision by the Rhode Island attorney general’s office to dismiss three felony counts of unnecessary cruelty to an animal. Garnett’s […]

New York Yacht Club has packed 2020 schedule on tap

With the release of the New York Yacht Club’s 2020 schedule, it doesn’t take 20-20 vision to see that next summer will be one of the most competitive on Narragansett Bay. The yacht club in Newport will take advantage of the New England sailing season by hosting major event after major event for nearly four months. The array of regattas […]

EAST FERRY TIDE CHART

Help light up Christmas this year

Keeping an eye on Jamestown

I love the view from my home here at the Beavertail Lighthouse of the Christmas tree when it’s lit up for the season. Unfortunately, some of the lights that grace the tree annually no longer work and money is needed to replace them for this year. Please join me in supporting this worthy cause that brings joy to so many […]

ISLAND HISTORY

A patrol officer spotted a full keg of beer at the corner of Maple Avenue and Spring Street while he was making his rounds, The Jamestown Press reported Nov. 21, 2002. Nobody reported a keg missing, police said. The department is searching for its owner. 100 years ago — Nov. 29, 1919 (Newport Mercury) The Rev. Lyman Herbert Morse, pastor […]