Even the casual visitor at the Dutch Harbor Boat Yard may notice the difference. The facility, located at the west end of Narragansett Avenue, has been spiffed up and is ready for business. Alison and Larry Eichler are the new owners of the Dutch Harbor Boat Yard and say they have made a "total commitment" to the facility. More...

What happened to Route 895? Is the state Department of Transportation still planning to build Rt. 895, or some facsimile of it? I'm talking about the interstate speedway that once was planned to run from Route 95 in Richmond, across South Kingstown, North Kingstown, and Jamestown, and then up the west side of Aquidneck Island, connecting with Route 195 in Massachusetts. More...

The 33rd Annual Jamestown Classic was a successful event thanks to the hard work and support of many volunteers. We received many thanks from riders and positive comments about our town and this event. Special thanks go to the Jamestown Police Department, Jamestown EMS and our volunteer road marshals for keeping the riders and spectators safe. More...

At the risk of being impolite, I believe it is safe to say that most conspiracy theorists are well . . . nuts. However, I find it difficult to refute that something is responsible for making Americans the fattest people on the planet. It could be a conspiracy. More...

Martin Keen, left, and Tom Deininger, right, helped the kids at the Teen Center re-use and recycle items to make their costumes for Ghouls' Rules. Showing off their creations are Jack Tregenza, front, and Tyler Woodward, back. Photo by Andrea von Hohenleiten More...

A Holiday Fair Fundraiser and Silent Auction for Emmanuel Church will be held on Friday, Nov. 21, from 4 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 22, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. On Friday evening there will be an eat-in or take out lasagna dinner, with tickets costing $10 for adults, $5 for children. During the dinner, from 6 to 8 p.m., there will be live music by the Matt Leder Trio. More...

Thursday Oct. 23 Pilates, Jamestown Country Club, 8:30 a.m., fee Teen center, grades 7 - 12, 2 - 6 p.m., recreation center Alcoholics Anonymous, St. Matthew's Church, 5:30 p.m. Functional training, Jamestown Country Club, 6 to 7 p.m. More...

We've often written about those "rattlesnakes" in our backyards. Now comes a presentation at the Jamestown library, tonight at 7 p.m., that all islanders should see. 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 21, 1908 Cedar boughs for winter covering for flower beds, etc., are being carted across the island from Narragansett to Newport. More...

Payton Elizabeth Watson, 11, of Shady Cove Road, North Kingstown, died peacefully Oct. 19, 2008 surrounded by her loving family after a battle with acute myelogenous leukemia. She fought her disease with phenomenal strength, courage and hope. More...

Fred Bartlett received a permit Oct. 14 to re-roof a building, install three skylights, and patch interior plaster at 31 Columbia Ave., work estimated to cost $7,200. Peter and Judith Twombly received a permit Oct. 15 to reroof a shed at 43 Marine Ave., work estimated to cost $850. More...

JAMESTOWN, RHODE ISLAND Is hereby given by the Town Council of the Town of Jamestown, being the Licensing Board in said Town as provided under Title 3, Chapters 1-12 of the General Laws of Rhode Island 1956, More...