As you've probably noticed, the winter has been unseasonably warm until this week, that is. From a gardener's standpoint, this allows us to get a lot more done. Last Sunday, I spent time pruning the fruit trees. More...
The North Kingstown girls' tennis team made a big leap this year. The girls moved from Division II, where the Skippers were second in the state behind East Greenwich last year, to Division I this past fall. More...
Did you make a New Year's resolution to make better use of your time? Child & Family Services (CFS) has some volunteer suggestions. Transitional Housing provides temporary housing in Newport Heights for homeless women and their families. More...
Blue rubber bracelets that say "Payton" are available, for $2 at the Jamestown Police Station to support the family of Payton Watson, who has been diagnosed with leukemia. More...
+ Brian L. Klochkoff of Jamestown was named to the honor roll at Deerfield Atcademy in Deerfield, Mass. Klochkoff is a senior. + Hannah Farrell of Jamestown was named to the dean's list at Quinnipiac College for the fall 2006 semester. More...
A blood drive sponsored by the Arnold Zweir Post 22 of the American Legion and Memorial Post 9447 of the VFW will be held Sunday, Jan. 28, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Holy Ghost Hall on Narragansett Avenue. More...
Since its initial splash in 2003, Keen Footwear has blossomed from an island concept to a household name worldwide. Martin Keen, owner of the revolutionary footwear company, is still pinching himself. More...
The following Jamestown residents were named to the dean's list for the fall 2006 semester at the University of Rhode Island: Richard S. Tutalo, Lydia M. Lis, Kyle M. Carlson, Rachel A. Wigton, Keith W. Simmons, Rebekah L. Wigton, Sarah J. More...
Landfill to Landmark is the topic of a talk on brownfields development by environmental experts on Thursday, Jan. 25, at 11 a.m. at the Save The Bay Center, 100 Save The Bay Drive in Providence. More...
One word that people in hockey circles can agree on when it comes to Alex Tutsch is "fast." Tutsch, a junior on the Tollgate High School Varsity hockey team and a Jamestown resident, has made a name for himself by being able to outskate his opponent More...
By Karen Krider
Let's begin with who we are…Not all artists, but all for the arts. The CIAA is a non-profit, 501(c)3 Corporation, chartered to promote and share the arts and crafts of Conanicut Island. More...
When writing a press release to the Jamestown Press, or any other newspaper, remember the following style tips to give your release a more polished, ready-to-go look. First, don't use any bold, underline or italics. More...
In April 1883, at the annual town meeting, a committee was appointed "to make inquiries in relation to locating and Building a Town House for said Town and an estimate of the cost thereof." Within a month the committee reported that John J. More...
At its Jan. 10 meeting, the Conservation Commission reviewed ways of obtaining funds to restore Round Marsh, located at the Conanicut Island Sanctuary and North Main Road. More...