A long-awaited ruling from the state department that oversees coastal development has failed to materialize—holding up the completion of the harbor ordinance on riparian moorings. More...

Jamestown's Tory Dolce takes the lead in Saturday's girls' indoor track 1500 meter race. The meet was the first regular meet of the season for the North Kingstown girls' team. Photo by Adrienne Downing More...

With more options for walkers than ever before, the 20th Annual Walk MS will return to Rhode Island on April 19 with a brand new route in the capital city and two shorter walks for speedy support of those living with MS. More...

In the past couple of weeks, Mr. Avedisian of North Kingstown High School has invited several environmentally-aware members of our local community to come and talk to my classmates and me. More...

I read with a great deal of interest Mr. Willis' letter in last week's edition of the Jamestown Press. I find it interesting that Mr. More...

David Clancy creates a hand-blown glass trout at his studio at 382 North Main Road. Visitors are welcome to watch to artists at work as they create functional and one-of-a-kind glass works. Photo by Jeff McDonough More...

Meadow Gouveia, 4, and Beary the Bear enjoy tea with Mrs. Claus at the Jamestown Chamber of Commerce's annual Teddy Bear Tea. Photo by Andrea von Hohenleiten More...

Air Force Lt. Col Andy Croft and his wife Vicki took the Press to Bodrum, Turkey, where she recently visited him. Lt. Col. Croft is spending a year in Turkey and his family is living in Jamestown. Here, they are on top of a Crusader-era castle. More...

Dear Santa I have been a very good boy this year. I would appreciate some of these things. Some Legos, Nutcrackers and the 2008 Hess truck. I would also like some nerf guns and RCs, and surprises. Sincerely, Jackson H. More...

Building permits Mercer and Sally Garnett received a permit Dec. 9 to replace shingles on a house at 126 Longfellow Rd., work estimated to cost $5,000. John B. Monk received a permit Dec. More...

Obstructing justice charged Keith Gillis, 47, of 12 Friendship St., was charged Dec. 9 with obstructing an officer in the execution of duty and driving without a license, police said. More...

Fire runs 10:24 a.m., Dec. 9, Car 1 and 3, Engines 1 and 2, Ladder 1 and Tanker 1 were dispatched to Highland Drive for a good intent call. 10:36 a.m., Dec. 9, Car 3 and Special Services 1 were sent to Holmes Court to assist EMS. More...