The Jamestown Fire Department’s honor guard fly the American, Rhode Island and Jamestown flags Saturday at Fenway Park. The locals brought Boston good luck: The Sox defeated the Angels, 7-2. More photos on Page 6. Photo by jim smith More...
JEF awards nearly $10,000 to fund children’s programs
By Ken Shane
The Jamestown Education Foundation – which has been enriching children’s lives since 2004 by funding educational programs – has announced its first wave of 2013 grant recipients. More...
The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority will discount the cost of its E-ZPass transponders from $20.95 to $10 for a limited time. The authority will also add a $10 credit to the new account. More...
This is the second part of a twopart interview with state Treasurer Gina Raimondo. Part I was published in the June 6 edition. It can be found in the archives on James townPress.com. More...
The news of 10 and 15 years ago is from the Jamestown Press. The news of 100 years ago came from the collection of the Newport Historical Society. 100 years ago From the Newport Journal, June 13, 1913 More...
Recommendation for Shoreby Hill now goes to council for consideration
By Nick Pereira
The Planning Commission at its June 5 meeting voted to send a 16-page recommendation to the Town Council about the creation of a Lower Shoreby Hill historic district. More...
Nathan Lambert heads to Cornell University in fall
By Margo Sullivan
A Jamestowner graduated first in his class this year at North Kingstown High. Nathan Lambert, 18, delivered his valedictory address at graduation last week. He didn’t let the weather dampen spirits. “It was pouring rain,” he said. More...
Last week I responded to one of the saddest scenes in my volunteer career. A wonderful old dog had been hit by a car on Frigate Street, and the owner was lying on top of him crying. More...
The Friends of Jamestown Youth would like to thank all those involved in making the car wash on June 1 so successful. We were able to raise almost $750 to benefit the victims of the Oklahoma tornadoes. More...
The Jamestown Philomenian Library would like to express how grateful it is to Joan Taft and the Jamestown Garden Club for its dedication to the community of Jamestown. The library has been one of the club’s special projects for many years. More...
The Chamber of Commerce will host an open house at Jamestown Designs on Thursday, June 20, from 6 to 8 p.m. Appetizers and refreshments will be served, and there will be a business-card drawing. More...
An art and music showcase from students of the East Bay Met School will be held at the Jamestown Teen Center on Wednesday, June 19, at 6 p.m. Students will present their end-of-the-year exhibits and perform original music routines. More...
The Jamestown Historical Society will hold an open house in its vault in the lower level of Town Hall on Monday, June 17, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. More...
From June 4 to June 10, the Jamestown Police Department responded to 417 calls for service. Of those calls, officers performed 222 security checks of vacant homes, businesses and public buildings. More...
Thursday, June 13 7 p.m., the Conservation Commission will meet at Town Hall Monday, June 17 7 p.m., the Town Council will meet at Town Hall Wednesday, June 19 7:30 p.m., the Planning Commission will meet at Town Hall More...