William Piva knows how to work with the folks in Jamestown to make things happen. He plans on using the position to give back, on a new level, to the community where he grew up. More...
The Harbor Management Commission voted 5-0 last week to recommend to the Town Council that they raise mooring and out-haul rates by 20 percent. More...
The Zoning Board of Review granted Charles and Gail Sheehan a continuance before ruling on their special use permit and dimensional variance application to build an adult day care center on North Main Road. More...
Concerned readers often ask these questions: "Why are we living in a system we can't understand? Can't something be done about it?" The answers are simple, but changing the system so it can be understood is complex. More...
The Newport Navy Choristers, under the direction of JoAnn Loewenthal, will present their "Music for a Sunday Afternoon" concert this Sunday, March 11 at 4 p.m. at St. Barnabas Church on 1697 East Main Road in Portsmouth. More...
The Wickford Art Association Gallery is hosting its annual Spring Members Show, Part One. An "All Media Show", the WAA will be welcoming new work from its members with last names beginning with A-L. More...
Alexander P. Bates, Jr., 89, of Beach Avenue, died Friday, March 2, 2007 at home. He was the husband of the late Louise W. (Welch) Bates. He was a Marine Engineer and a Naval Architect for over 40 years, retiring in 1985. More...
Edward W. Day, Jr., 76, of Conanicus Avenue, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2007 at Roger William Medical Center. He was the former husband of Ann P. (Torphy) Day. Born in Cranston, a son of the late Honorable Edward W. More...
The whole idea of the current real property revaluation process, says Jamestown Tax Assessor Ken Gray, "is that people carry their fair share," and its purpose is to try to pick up variations in home values so that fairness can be maintained. More...
Jamestown's search for a site to build a new highway garage took a new twist last week when concern was voiced over possible pollutants that may have been buried on the Newport Pell Bridge property. More...
This is the final weekend for the Jamestown Community Theatre's production of the musical "Yours, Anne." The musical is based on the "Anne Frank, the Diary of a Young Girl." Told from the perspective of a young girl, it is the true story of two Jew More...
My family has been living in Jamestown for over fifty years. During these years we have experienced many changes on the island; some were good and some were not. More...
In spite of the howling winds and frigid temperatures, seniors have been taking part in the senior programs. Monday through Friday, staff and volunteers welcome our diners to the nutritious meal, served piping hot and delicious. More...
The Jamestown Community Theatre production of "Your's, Anne" continues this weekend at Central Baptist Church. Janet Grant (above) serves as the accompanist. See the advertisement on page 3 for details. More...
Monday, March 12 7 p.m., library, Regular town council meeting Tuesday, March 13 6 p.m., library, The Town Council will meet to discuss the school budget as well as the town's operating and capital budget for fiscal year 2008. 7 p.m., Ft. More...
The news of 10 and 15 years ago is from the Jamestown Press. The news of 100 years ago from the Newport Daily News came from the collection of the Newport Historical Society. More...
Building permits Arnold and Joanne Kahn received a permit on Feb. 23 to construct a new addition, site improvements and new pool at 71 Grinnel St., work estimated to cost $400,000. Joan Breakell received a permit on Feb. More...
Fire runs 6:01 p.m., Feb. 28, Ladder 1, Engines 1,2 and 3 responded to an unintentional smoke detector activation on Union Street. 7 p.m., March 1, All units turned out for a drill at the fire station on Narragansett Avenue. More...