There will be a new hardware store in Jamestown for the new year, The Jamestown Press reported Jan. 10, 1991. Ray Dunleavy and his two brothers-in-law, George Hule and Steve Sherman, will open their business, Jamestown Hardware Limited, on Narragansett Avenue at the site of the former Hammond Hardware store. “We’re going to be working
The Jamestown Community Farm exists to grow and deliver fresh vegetables for those in need and it has been able to accomplish that mission for 22 years because of the people in this community. The word “community” in our name is not just a word it is what we are all about and it
JH Breakell & Co. owner David Medeiros opens the display case that holds the pendant depicting Conanicut Island at his Newport shop Tuesday. Jewelry shaped as a whale’s tail and an anchor also can be seen. PHOTO BY ANDREA VON HOHENLEITEN In 1972, a Jamestown couple founded a jewelry company in Newport that was committed
Peggy Burse, left, and Martha Mulvey decorate the Central Baptist Church sign Tuesday for Christmas. PHOTOS BY ANDREA VON HOHENLEITEN One thing will be sure on Saturday that wasn’t the day before, it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. The beginning of the holiday season commences in Jamestown with the arrival of Santa and
BEYE For the second consecutive election, Nancy Beye received the most votes for town council, according to results certified Nov. 22 by the state Board of Elections. Beye also was re-elected president for the two-year term on the eve of certification. Mary Meagher, as the second highest vote-getter, was re-elected vice president. Both votes were