Baseball Wins One, Ties One in Doubleheader at Richmond Apr 20, 2008
Freshman pinch-hitter (Jamestown, R.I.) then crushed a two-out, first-pitch homerun over the right field fence to knot the game at 8-8. Junior (Gilford, N.H.) got the Spiders with a 1-2-3 bottom of the ninth, before the game was called due to darkness, ending things at a standstill. (Gorhody.com)
Rhody Picks Up 3-1 Win Over Sa... Apr 12, 2008
Freshman (Narragansett, R.I.) also had three hits in the win while classmate (Jamestown, R.I.) batted in two runs. Mastors singled to right to lead off the bottom of the first before advancing to third on back-to-back bunt singles by sophomore (North Kingstown, R.I.) and senior (Ephrata, Pa. (Gorhody.com)
Ninth-Inning Rally Lifts Rams Past Siena, 6-5 Apr 11, 2008
King intentionally walked freshman (Jamestown, R.I.) to reload the bases for Angulo, who sent the ball deep into left center, plating O'Malley and Deveney for the 6-5 win. Hagey, Zaneski and Deveney finished with two hits apiece while freshman starter (Prospect, Conn. (Gorhody.com)
Suspect in slaying seeks new civil trial Apr 10, 2008
PROVIDENCE - A Jamestown councilman jailed on murder charges in the British Virgin Islands deserves a new civil trial in Rhode Island because he was forced to represent himself, his lawyer argued during an appeal to the state Supreme Court. David Swain faces murder charges for allegedly drowning his wife, Shelley Tyre, during a 1999 scuba diving trip in Tortola. (Boston Globe)
The Grand Outdoors Apr 6, 2008
On a hilltop in Jamestown, Rhode Island, landscape architect Kate Field makes a splash with this garden by the sea ... George and Dominique Perrin's 7-acre property, which is set on a pastoral hilltop overlooking the sea in Jamestown, Rhode Island, exemplifies a balance of both styles, creating a casual sophistication well suited to the couple's lifestyle ... Having cruised around Newport as boat owners for many years, the Perrins were familiar with the area when they bought the Jamestown... (Boston Globe)
URI gets jazzed up for series of concerts in April Apr 5, 2008
In addition, Ceglie performs with the Jamestown Community Band, and Chilton plays with the Rhode Island Junior Division Honors Band. Admission for each concert is 8 for the general public, 2 for students, with seating on a first-come basis. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Spotlighting Gilded Age relics Mar 22, 2008
But this trail will be accessed more by drivers given the broad swath of land it covers, bookended by Newport and Bristol and winding through the lesser-known towns of Portsmouth, Jamestown, Middletown, Tiverton, and Little Compton. The corridor is already laid out, with more than 80 mansions, museums, gardens, farms and burial grounds highlighted on maps, marked on a website, and grouped into seven categories, such as maritime heritage, religious freedom and tolerance, Gilded Age, and museums. (Boston Globe)
'Green' energy projects get support with proposed renewable power bill Mar 8, 2008
Senate President Joseph A. Montalbano, D-Pawtucket, North Providence, Lincoln, Senate Majority Leader M. Teresa Paiva Weed, D- Newport, Jamestown and Senate Minority Leader Dennis L. Algiere, R-Westerly, Charlestown announced the specifics of their four-bill legislative package "intended to increase private investment in the development of alternative energy sources.". And the state's major power company would buy renewable energy for a decade at a time under the multi-bill legislation. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Rams Top Pittsburgh, 6-4 Mar 3, 2008
Freshman (Jamestown, R.I.) got things started for the Rams, drawing a one out walk in the top of the second, stealing second and crossing the plate on Angulo's single to right. Sophomore (Marlton, N.J.) built on Rhody's lead the following inning, crushing a leadoff double to left, advancing to third on an error by Pitt's Sean Conley, and reaching home on freshman (Lynnfield, Mass. (Gorhody.com)
Obama victory will prolong US racial divide Mar 2, 2008
It s interesting to note too, that the first slaves sold in Jamestown were, in fact, 20 Scottish and Irish women and children, sent here from Britain ... It s interesting to note too, that the first slaves sold in Jamestown were, in fact, 20 Scottish and Irish women and children, sent here from Britain. (Times Online)
Prep wrestling, college basketball, college softball Mar 2, 2008
Delphos Jefferson, Jamestown Greeneview 21; 25. Arcadia 20. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Oakland flying high as Flyers' star Feb 18, 2008
Last modified Sunday, February 17, 2008 10:13 PM PST. N) Let's put aside the fact that Barry Bonds is as likable as a toilet brush. (North County Times)
Monday scoreboard Jan 29, 2008
26-23; 7, Jamestown, N.D., 36-16; 8, Northwestern, Iowa, 32-19; 9, Valley City State, N.D., 25-13; Northland, Wis ... 1, Dickinson State, N.D., 34-11; 2, Northwestern, Iowa, 37-18; 3, Dakota State, S.D., 39-12; 4, Dakota Wesleyan, S.D., 24-20; 5, Jamestown, N.D., 30-16; 6. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Firefighters injured battling blaze Jan 8, 2008
PROVIDENCE Accused husband may waive extradition A former Jamestown Town Council member charged in the 1999 scuba diving death of his wife in the British Virgin Islands may waive extradition on the single murder charge. Neal Tassel, one of two Boston lawyers hired by David Swain to represent him at a planned extradition hearing in federal court later this month, told the Providence Journal that Swain is anxious to get on with the case. (Boston Globe)
The truth about founding of U.S. Dec 17, 2007
Our nation wasn't founded at Jamestown or Plymouth or any of the other colonial "landings." These were places where specific colonies were established under the English flag with four exceptions, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware, which were taken by England from other countries. The major reason for colonization was always economic. (North County Times)
R.I. man's arrest in wife's death has town on edge Nov 16, 2007
JAMESTOWN, R.I. - An accusation of murder and the recent arrest of a local dive shop owner have shaken anew this small wealthy island community near Newport ... Jamestown is now full of the kind of controversy to which it is completely unaccustomed. (Boston Globe)
Husband arrested in '99 death of wife as she scuba dived Nov 15, 2007
US marshals arrested David Swain yesterday at his business in Jamestown, then brought him handcuffed and shackled into federal court in Providence for a hearing before Magistrate Judge Lincoln D. Almond ... Swain is a former member of the Jamestown Town Council. (Boston Globe)
The call to serve is in his blood Nov 12, 2007
He is also the Jamestown Police Chief. In many ways, Todd Cardone merely followed the track set out before him by his family when he racked up the many ways he has answered the call to serve his country and countrymen. (California Democrat, MO)
Plump pumpkin pushes pounds Oct 30, 2007
From the gold rush towns of Jamestown, Sonora and Columbia, to the mountain communities of Twain Harte, Long Barn, Pinecrest, Dodge Ridge, Strawberry, to the Yosemite Gateway community of Groveland, the communities of Tuolumne County are diverse and uniquely rich in beauty and history. Whether you travel to visit the area, or are a life-long resident, you'll find The Union Democrat Online to be the source of information on Yosemite, Sonora, Dodge Ridge, the Mother Lode, the Sierra Nevada,... (The Union Democrat)
Archaeologist takes 2nd look at cannon Sep 25, 2007
Noel Hume said the cannon more likely was jettisoned during a storm, possibly after it had been in use for decades, off any of a number of ships sailing up and down the coast after the 1607 founding of Jamestown, England's first permanent settlement in North America. "A lot of ships went up and down the East Coast. A lot of ships sunk that we don't know about," he said. (Yahoo News)
More than 4,000 dead Sep 10, 2007
Jamestown, North Dakota. One of two soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during combat operations near Baghdad, Iraq, on June 23, 2006. (CNN)
--WND Exclusive-- Aug 17, 2007
His "100 ameros" silver coin features a Pocahontas obverse with a Jamestown background and a standing Eagle on a North American globe on the reverse. Carr plans to market a selection of amero coins, ranging from the least expensive "one amero" copper coin with a satin finish for $4. (WorldNetDaily)
Models strut their stuff for a good cause Aug 5, 2007
Seniors Helping Others is a nonprofit organization of volunteers from Washington County and Jamestown that provide aid to those who can no longer live independently. "As we age we like to think that our community will be able to help us live independently," said Deb Tanner, SHO executive director. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Woonsocket's Bilodeau a conservative bulwark at URI Jul 23, 2007
"The state Republican Party needs young Republicans with that kind of dedication coming into our ranks because we need them to help sustain us." Bilodeau started interning with the state Republican Party soon after entering college and this summer is working there overseeing off-year elections in Woonsocket and Jamestown. Some of the research and message building in those races will be used to prepare the party for the 2008 races. (Woonsocket Call, RI)
Wildlife Habitat Protected In First Test Of Ecological Investment Markets Jun 30, 2007
Farmers in Jamestown, R.I., are being paid by local residents to delay haying their fields until after birds have completed nesting in a unique test to establish investment markets for ecological services ... The Jamestown residents and farmers experienced one of the first experiments in the world to use a market approach to enhance ecosystem services ... The Jamestown project, which is funded by a 600,000 Conservation Innovation Grant from the Natural Resource Conservation Service and matching... (Science Daily)
For DEM police, it's no day at the beach Jun 27, 2007
The removal of the old Jamestown Bridge, the tall ships and other events," said Hall. "The best thing is that we have a great crew. Everyone that works here wants to be here, and all of them put in a lot of work," he said. ?The Narragansett Times 2007 Questions or comments? Email the . Copyright ? 1995 - 2007 All Rights Reserved.. (Naragansett Times, RI)
Deer-tick population down Jun 26, 2007
However, at sites in Jamestown, Burrillville and Johnston we found significantly more ticks than previously. The lower tick numbers this year could be due to low humidity levels that we experienced in early June. (Westerly Sun, RI)
On The Edge: Open Water swimming catching on in area Jun 25, 2007
7 miles and the course goes from Newport to Jamestown. This year's contest is being held on July 21, with a starting time of 8:30 a.m.. (Chariho Times, RI)
Stoutland baseball cleans up on coaches’ all-state team Jun 21, 2007
Jake Campbell, sr., Jamestown. Nathan Geile, fr. (Waynesille Daily Guide, MO)
A Soul-Refreshing Day At The Beach Jun 12, 2007
Beavertail State Park, Rhode Island June 11, 2007 By MATT EAGAN, Courant Staff Writer JAMESTOWN, R.I. -- There are folks who go to the ocean to cook their skin, read books they wouldn't touch at home and whiff the buttery scent of tanning oil ... 138, which can be followed all the way to Jamestown ... As soon as the Jamestown Bridge is in the rearview, thoughts turn immediately to the ocean as the air becomes thick with salt. (CTNow.com)
Anderson Named To National Football Foundation Inaugural Honor Society Jun 5, 2007
Jamestown College (N.D.). Robert Hummel. (Umassathletics.com)
Memorial Day Events May 28, 2007
Jamestown- Parade steps off at 10 a.m. from the Jamestown School on Lawn Avenue and proceeds down Watson Avenue to North Main Road and Narragansett Avenue for a ceremony at the cemetery led by Cliff Largess. It will conclude with a program and ceremony at Memorial Square, East Ferry. (Eyewitness News)
Virginia greets the queen May 4, 2007
She may get that chance Friday, when Queen Elizabeth visits Jamestown and the College of William and Mary in nearby Williamsburg ... She is making her fourth state visit her first trip to the U.S. since 1991 to help commemorate the 400th anniversary of the founding of Jamestown, the first permanent British settlement in North America ... The queen also remarked on the Indians and Africans whose struggles with the British settlers are now included in the Jamestown story, acknowledging "human... (FOX59, IN)
RUNNING: Plenty of locals running in Boston Apr 20, 2007
" Last year the top 100 males finished by the 2:38.11 mark. The Boston Marathon is set to begin Monday at 10 a.m. Area Residents competing in Boston Marathon # NAME AGE TOWN STATE 12354 Adams, Glenda* 39 South Kingstown RI 2957 Gadrow, Claire* 37 South Kingstown RI 23386 Gadrow, John* 37 South Kingstown RI 18349 Lysik, Deborah* 49 South Kingstown RI 23384 Moynihan, Matthew 36 South Kingstown RI 7584 Barbera, Peter* 50 Wakefield RI 16375 Camire, Mary 53 Wakefield RI 3612 Coffey, Timothy* 47... (Naragansett Times, RI)
More of this story Apr 17, 2007
While National Grid reported that 15,000 homes statewide were without power this morning, many of those in Warwick and Glocester, the outages in Newport County were minimal: 178 homes in Tiverton, 49 in Jamestown and 43 in Portsmouth, spokesman David Graves said ... In Jamestown, Conanicus Avenue and North and Beaver Hill roads were closed this morning because of flooding, police said. (Newport Daily News, RI)
STRICTLY COMMERCIAL Mar 20, 2007
Pacific Union represented the seller, Jamestown Properties. The Chronicle lists information on commercial real estate sales and leases provided by brokers and others in the industry and by individual companies. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Bill seeks to protect charitable donors from tax penalty Mar 16, 2007
"This bill will help many worthy organizations in Rhode Island that rely on contributions to help the needy, promote the arts, preserve the environment and work toward many other commendable goals. There are organizations in our state that would suffer without gifts from major donors who live out-of-state or are part-time Rhode Islanders, and we want to protect those groups," said Paiva Weed, who represents parts of Newport and Jamestown. The legislation will have no negative effect on Rhode... (Pawtucket Times, RI)
Opposing the 'surge' Mar 8, 2007
" But, he added, the bills would get a hearing. The House Constituent Services Committee held a hearing on the resolutions Wednesday, but voted to hold them for further study. Chairwoman Joanne Giannini said the measures could come up for a vote in two or three weeks. Joseph Clifford of Jamestown submitted a petition with 110 signatures opposing the Iraq escalation. Noting that polls of Iraqis urge the U.S. troops to leave soon, Clifford said, "maybe we had good intentions, but it has gone sour.... (Pawtucket Times, RI)
Public invited to meet CF superintendent finalists Mar 7, 2007
Fran Gallo has been a deputy superintendent and chief of administration for the Providence School District; a superintendent for the Jamestown School District; a principal for the Eldredge Elementary School in East Greenwich and the St. Bartholomew School of Providence; and a teacher and director of the Cranston-Johnston Catholic Regional School in Cranston. She earned a doctorate from Nova Southeastern University in Florida and masters and bachelor degrees from Rhode Island College. (Pawtucket Times, RI)
LETTER: Black America his rich history Feb 18, 2007
The first black people to land in Jamestown in 1619 were not slaves but had the same status as many whites (indentured slaves), who after a few years of servitude were free people. What put the black citizen into slavery. (The Standard-Times, MA)
Coyote-Tracking Web Site Exposes Canine, Human Troublemakers Feb 8, 2007
The Narragansett Bay Coyote Study is using the technology to determine how many coyotes call Aquidneck Island and Jamestown home, and whether the local coyote populations are growing. (Related news: [June 8, 2006. (National Geographic)
'Extra! Extra!' Local actors rub elbows with the stars Jan 15, 2007
When the Farrellys were filming "Me, Myself and Irene," Prymak went to Jamestown and Burlington, Vt. to watch the process. (Woonsocket Call, RI)
Jamestowncelebrates400 years Jan 14, 2007
The celebration of Jamestown's 400th anniversary extends beyond the settlement and into communities throughout Virginia ... Exhibit at the Jamestown Settlement that places Jamestown in a global context of the 17th century's discoveries, strife, expansion, artistic expression and cultural exchange, portrayed through artifacts on loan from museums and international collections. (The Standard-Times, MA)
Counting on slots to balance the budget isn’t such a safe bet after all Jan 8, 2007
The Rhode Island Lottery is the state s third largest source of revenue, right behind the income and sales taxes, and its numbers are dropping like the old Jamestown Bridge and headed similarly underwater. In November, revenue estimators lowered their expectations for the state s take from the video slots at Lincoln and Newport for the current year by $37 million, and now all signs indicate that they won t hit even that lowered target. (Woonsocket Call, RI)
Casino, Chafee among losses to remember in '06 Jan 1, 2007
A Rhode Island landmark, the old Jamestown Bridge, which had scared the bejeebers out of generations of motorists who traversed its seemingly rickety span, which looked like it had been built from a child's erector set, was blown up and dropped into Narragansett Bay in April, leaving the streamlined concrete new bridge to now stand alone as it connects Jamestown to North Kingstown. After two no-confidence votes were cast by his fellow board members, Board of Elections Chairman Roger Begin... (Pawtucket Times, RI)
