Convention wrap up
Islander blogs as elected delegate
By Deb Ruggiero
THANK YOU to you for electing me as a delegate to the Democratic National Convention. Thank you for sending me to Denver to watch history unfold as the first African American Senator Barack Obama is put on the Democratic ticket for president of the United States. He’ll be a voice at the table for so... More...
Councilman William Kelly announced good news for Jamestown at the Aug. 25 Town Council meeting. The town has received a check for $24,800 from the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation, Kelly said. More...
The new school year is set to begin—students are making last minute preparations, parents are adjusting schedules to make sure children make it to school on time, and the last minute rush is on. In order to insure that children have a safe and productive year experts offer the following advi... More...
Chief Fool Chris Powell stood ready to dismantle any craft that did not follow the rules in Saturday's Fools Rules Regatta at East Ferry Photo by Vic Richardson More...
Labor Day has arrived. I find this holiday an odd one. Labor Day has always meant to me that summer is over. The arrival of Labor Day signals that it is time to return to school and go back to work. Crack the books — vacation fun is over. More...
I was disappointed in the article about cyclists and motorists. I think the title 'who rules the road' insinuates there is a competition between cyclists and motorists for control of the roads we all share. I really wish the article could have portrayed the need for more cooperation between cycli... More...
This year, the mile high City of Denver, Colorado is hosting the DNC (not a rap group—it's the Democratic National Convention). This city is most famous for hiring John Elway as its football team's quarterback. The DNC will be one continuous pep rally from Aug. 25 to 28. More...
The Newport Navy Choristers are seeking new voices in all vocal ranges for the upcoming 2008-2009 season. The Navy Choristers are a mixed choral group open to all members of the Newport Navy community, including active duty, reserve and retired military, their spouses and family members 16 years ... More...
There will be a captain's practice for anyone, including returning players, interested in trying out for the Lawn Avenue School soccer team this Friday, Aug. 29, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the school soccer fields. Participants should bring a ball, shin guards and a water bottle. For more information ... More...
Thursday Aug. 28 Pilates, Jamestown Country Club, 8:30 a.m., fee Teen center, grades 7 - 12, 2:30 - 6 p.m., recreation center Alcoholics Anonymous, St. Matthew's Church, 5:30 p.m. More...
One of the finest teachers in the Jamestown School to squeak a blackboard has retired, but the school's loss is the Turning Pointe's gain. Beth Weibust told us that she is volunteering at the organization, a therapeutic riding program located in Ashaway. More...
100 years ago From the Newport Daily News, August 25, 1908 (At the town council meeting) a driver's license was granted to West & Watson, two bus licenses to Alton Head, and a driver's license to Frank Silvia. A ghost dance was given at the Casino last evening for the benefit of the public li... More...
Eileen V. (Kelley) Burns, 86, of Spanker Street, died Friday, Aug, 22, 2008 at Miriam Hospital. She was the wife of the late Norman E. Burns. Born in Central Falls, she was a daughter of the late Walter F. and Mary Ellen (Finley) Kelley. More...
Fire runs 11:15 a.m., Aug. 18, Car 3 and Special Services 1 were sent to Ranger Court to assist with a medical emergency. 4 p.m., Aug. 18, Ladder 1, Car 3, Engines 1, 2 and 3 went Conanicus Avenue for a water leak. 11:04 a.m., Aug.21, Car 2 and 3, and Engine 2 were dispatched to Conanicus Aven... More...
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