Autumn foliage at North Pond on Wednesday provides a colorful background to the reservoir's low water level . Town officials say a three-month supply of water remains if no significant rain is received. Emergency plans include a temporary flexible pipeline that could be used to transport water purch... More...
"Your zoning ordinance is not a strong enough document to protect what you want to protect," says planning consultant and architect Donald Powers. His observation of Jamestown planning practices was one of many offered at the recreation center on Monday night. More...
In an effort to get a better handle on the island's water use, Town Councilors on Monday discussed the possibility of restructuring the town's water and sewer rates in order to take advantage of recent improvements to the town's water infrastructure. More...
With the help of two local businesses: Jamestown Hardware and the Secret Garden, the Jamestown Department of Public Works is kicking off its fall composting program with the free distribution of composting bags. These bags can be filled with yard waste and delivered by residents to the transfer s... More...
Jamestown is yet again facing a potential water crisis. The low water level in the North Pond reservoir has town officials expressing concern. Months of below-average rainfall have led to "moderate drought conditions." The town is currently pumping water from the South Pond reservoir to North Pon... More...
I would like to take this opportunity to respond to Rebekah Rosen-Gomez's letter to the editor in last week's Press regarding her perception of Jamestown as a "difficult place to raise a family." I, in no way, can relate to having children and planning their extra-curricular activities, but I can ... More...
Not long ago, I was in a restaurant that I frequent, when a tricked out Harley-Davidson motorcycle pulled into a parking space in front. A tall, athletically-built man wearing jeans, boots and a black T-shirt was driving. He had tattoos on both arms and a shaved head. More...
The Jamestown Philomenian Library will present "Bats: Fact, Fiction and Natural History," on Thursday, Oct. 25, at 7 p.m. The presentation, which is for students in grade 6 and up and adults, will be conducted by URI Coastal Institute Director Dr. Peter August, who is also a professor in the depar... More...
The University of Rhode Island Department of Textiles, Fashion Merchandising and Design is presenting an exhibition focused on the history of Chinese textiles and apparel. The exhibit, free and open to the public, runs until Feb. 1, at Quinn Hall, first floor, 55 Lower College Road, Kingston. The... More...
Natalie Toland has come a long way since she was just a segment of a caterpillar. Now she is in her "first main role." The 10-year-old Jamestown school fifth-grader plays Little Red Riding Hood in the Jamestown Community Theatre's production of "Into the Woods" to be staged next month in the Jam... More...
The news of 10 and 15 years ago is from the Jamestown Press. The news of 100 years ago came from the collection of the Newport Historical Society. 100 years ago From the Newport Daily News, October 17, 1907 The firemen are making arrangements for an oyster supper on the night of their an... More...
Fire runs 6:51 a.m., Oct. 11, Car 1, Ladder 1, Engine 2 were dispatched to Newport Street for a false alarm. 11:09 a.m., Oct. 11, EMS 1, Car 3, Engines 1 and 3 were sent to Helm Street for a vehicle accident with injuries. More...
CITATION STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT PETITION TO FORECLOSE TAX LIEN N. M. No. 2007-0532 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, AND TO ROSWELL D. PINE, JR., the unknown heirs of ROSWELL D. PINE, JR and the unknown devisees of ROSWELL D. More...
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