The Jamestown Teen Center will host Skate Fest 2007 on Friday, Aug. 17, from noon to 7 p.m. Nationally known skateboarders, BMX stars and top skateboard and manufacturers will put on the day long event at the Jamestown Skate Park. More...
Race 7 of the Jamestown Yacht Club Summer Series was July 31. A Class: 1. Macx, Custom 30, B. MacGowan; 2. Manic, Shaw 6.5, JAC Wadson; 3. Rumours, Thompson 35, T. Woodhouse; 4. Jest, Quest 32, Hallowell/Stookey; 5. Unplugged, Custom 30, S. More...
By Adrienne Downing
Lacrosse is still in its fledgling stages in Rhode Island, but Jamestown resident Emily Abbood may help put it on the map. More...
Elizabeth Sheehan Lindquist took the Jamestown Press to Miajima, Japan, while visiting her son, Gunnery Sgt. Jonathan Sheehan and his family. More...
The Jamestown library will be closed Monday, Aug. 13, in honor of Victory Day. The library's regular hours are Monday and Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Thursday 12 noon to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. More...
Members of Jamestown Fitness Center have been asking for exercise classes and the center's management has responded with a new series of programs. More...
Thirty Newport County women are continuing their educations this fall with scholarships totaling $56,750 from the Miss Swinburne Fund at The Rhode Island Foundation. The fund memorializes Elizabeth H. More...
Local resident Jeanne Archambault is the author of "Larry the Lawnmower," a colorful picture book that is full of island scenes. It is now available in its second printing. More...
John C. Chase, of Jamestown, was awarded the Rensselaer Medal at North Kingstown High School. The medal is given to juniorlevel students who have distinguished themselves in mathematics and science. More...
By Tom Shevlin
As island residents prepare to celebrate Jamestown's 350th anniversary, it will soon be easier to reach back into that history as major upgrades to the town's archive facility are realized. More...
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