A year in Jamestown brought new friendships and many happy days that slipped by too quickly, say two military families, who are preparing to leave Rhode Island for new assignments next month. More...
At its May 15 meeting, the Planning Commission revised final comments on a proposed Shoreby Hills neighborhood historic district and governing board for the town council’s review. More...
The Jamestown Town Council approved police Chief Ed Mello’s amendments to the parking ordinance with the changes the chief made after listening to residents’ and councilors’ comments at the May 6 public hearing. More...
Officer Mark Esposito, of the Jamestown Police Department recently completed more than 200 hours of training in criminal investigation during the past 26 weeks at the University of Rhode Island. More...
Looking for a fun way to spend a week in July? The 2013 Hall of Fame Tennis Championships are right around the corner, and there are great ways to get involved. Volunteers are now being sought for this exciting event. More...
The Rhode Island Interscholastic League is still accepting applications for the third annual New England Student Leadership Conference, scheduled for July 16 to 19 at Stonehill College in Easton, Mass. More...
• Ian Watters of Jamestown was one of 1,146 students receiving degrees from Keene State College May 11. Watters received a bachelor’s degree with honors. More...
Members of the Newport Artillery group fire historic cannons at the Conanicut Battery in celebration of the annual Battery Day, held last Saturday at the Revolutionary War-era fortification. More...
Last week the Jamestown Wastewater Treatment Facility received the “Most Efficient Small Secondary Treatment Facility” awards for performance in 2012 from the Narragansett Water Pollutio More...
Sgt. Jason Hopkins, at left, was recently recognized by the Newport Police Department for his assistance last December when he was dispatched at 1:50 a.m. More...
“You have cancer.” Those three words have inspired a new feature- length documentary by Rhode Island filmmaker Paul Roselli. The film, which is called “These Three Words,” is currently in production. More...
Julia Thompson, of Jamestown, gave the best performances in her four-year track career at Portsmouth Abbey last weekend at the New England Prep School Track and Field Division III Championships. More...
The second race of the Jamestown Yacht Club spring series was held on Friday, May 17. The following are the results for the race: A Class: 1. Hidalgo, Mod Express 37, Rich Moody; 2. Celeritas, Viper 640 ODR, P. Denton/M. Gefter; 3. More...