A crowd gathered last week on the shoreline of Narragansett Bay's West Passage to watch the demise of the old Jamestown Bridge. More pictures on page 16. Photo by Onne van der Wal More...
The wedding celebration of Mark A. Cote Jr., formerly of Jamestown, and Roxanne Davis, formerly of Auburn, Maine, took place on Saturday, March 4, 2006 at the First Baptist Church in Gardiner, Maine. The Rev. David J. Wood officiated. More...
Representing applicant Patrick Kilroy in a request for a variance, attorney Scott Turner asked the Zoning Board of Review Chairman Thomas Ginnerty for a continuance to its May 23 meeting. More...
"By the Sea," a program of music showcasing the Jamestown Community Piano with songs inspired by the sea, will take place Friday, April 28, at 7:30 p.m. at St. Matthew's church. More...
A fund-raising dinner and golf tournement, featuring more than 20 former Red Sox baseball players, will be held to raise money for the U.S.S. Saratoga Museum Foundation. More...
On Sunday, May 7, at 4 p.m. the Right Reverend Geralyn Wolf, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island, will officiate during a Celebration of New Ministry service, formally instituting the Rev. Kevin M. Lloyd as the new rector of St. More...
Fire Runs 2:42 p.m., April 17, Units 10, 11, Car 3, and Engines 2 and 3 were dispatched to Route 138 for a motor vehicle accident with injuries. More...
As the state legislative session moves beyond its halfway mark, and the deadline to introduce bills has passed, local lawmakers are busily scrambling to get bills out of committee and on to the House and Senate floors for a vote. More...
The state's recent removal of the fire alarm system from a group home on Stanchion Avenue has town fire marshal Arthur Christman upset and looking for answers regarding who should be in charge of fire safety. 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...
On Sunday, April 2, a fundraiser was held for Nancy Williams Maloney. We would like to thank everyone who helped in any way to make this day a huge success. More...
The Town Clerk's Office would like to extend their thanks and gratitude to everyone who helped run the rabies clinic on Saturday, April 1. With help from the Jamestown Fire Department, R.I. More...
Politics is a touchy subject. Nonetheless, something has been bothering me for some time that I think needs addressing. It's two years before the next presidential election. By now, we usually know who the front-runners are for the upcoming contest. More...
Norma (Whaley) Smyth, of Friendship Street, formerly of Narragansett, died Sunday, April 23, 2006 at home with her family. She was the wife of Frederick C.B. Smyth. More...