Celebrate the return of the eastern bluebird to the Norman Bird Sanctuary at annual Bird Ball on Saturday, Aug. 16. Themed "Paradise in Blue," guests are sure to be dazzled by the décor and menu prepared by Blackstone Caterers. More...

Four hundred young, able-bodied Narragansett Bay Workcamp campers from across the country arrived in Rhode Island last week. More...

I live in the noisiest place in Jamestown. Bucolic, pastoral, peaceful- the "jewel of the bay." These are all words people use to describe this beautiful island we all call home. And beautiful it is, but only if you wear earplugs. More...

Children who complete their reading requirements and keep a journal of their reading are encouraged to enter a contest to win four free tickets to the PawSox game on Tuesday, Aug. 19, at 7:05 p.m. at McCoy Stadium. More...

The new Zoning Ordinance amendments will attempt to regulate a better flow from commercial to residential zones utilizing transect zones (T zones), according to a discussion at the Planning Commission's July 3 meeting. More...

Secretary of State A. Ralph Mollis has honored a Jamestown teenager with the 2008 State High School Civic Leadership Award, which is given annually to seniors who make outstanding contributions to their schools and their hometowns. More...

Jamestown resident Jason Gorelick was awarded a $1,000 scholarship from the Dunkin' Donuts Franchisees of Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts recently, at a reception held in honor of the 2008 Dunkin' Donuts Franchisee Scholarship recipient More...

Alexander B. Phillips of Jamestown graduated May 18 from Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, Fla. Phillips received a bachelor's degree in business management. More...

Titillating customers' taste buds is not only company policy, it is a passion with the employees at Grapes and Gourmet, Jamestown's go to place for fine wine, exotic liqueurs, and epicurean delights for the past five years. More...