When most people look at the dilapidated, leaky-roofed building that now stores old town records and forgotten recreation department stuff behind the Town Offices on Southwest Avenue, they see a mess that probably should be destroyed. More...
Town may restrict number of permits issued in some areas
By Sam Bari
At the Aug. 10 Harbor Management Commission meeting, the issue of dinghy storage space on town property was raised by Town Council Liaison, Julio DiGiando. More...
The Jamestown Community Center will be the place to be tonight, Aug. 25, as the Jamestown Community Chorus presents is 2005 lineup of talent at 7:30 p.m. in “Discover the Hidden Talents of Jamestown.” More...
Fools young and old again ruled at the 28th annual Jamestown Yacht Club Fools’ Rules Regatta at the town beach at East Ferry this past Saturday. More...
At odds over using the former north-end landfill as the site for a long-needed new highway barn, residents and town officials quarreled over some elements of the proposal at Monday’s Town Council meeting. More...
Art show appreciation A heartfelt thanks to all who participated and volunteered in this year’s Conanicut Island Art Association’s 31st annual Art Exhibit. More...
A couple of weeks ago I wrote a column praising the accomplishments of the baby boomers and pre-boom generations. However, a few faithful readers brought to my attention that I neglected to mention the greatest innovation of the fabulous ‘50s era. More...
On Friday, Aug. 26, at 1:30 p.m. join local author Sue Maden at the Jamestown library for an enlightening discussion called “This Old House: How to Research the House in Which You Live.” More...
The news of 10 and 15 years ago is from the Jamestown Press. The news of 25, 50, 75, and 100 years ago from the Newport Daily News comes from the collection of the Newport Historical Society. More...
Car window broken Corey A. Higbee, 19, of 19 Hull St. was charged Aug. 13 with tampering with vehicles and malicious injury to property after he was observed smashing a car window, just after midnight, by a resident of Seaside Drive. More...
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