The landscape of the central part of the island may not change much over the next five, 10 or even 100 years. However, the two farms that were protected under the recent land agreement will most likely see some changes during the next few years to continue as viable commercial enterprises. More...
Islanders and West Bay residents had their chance to air their opinions about the state of the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority on Monday at the Jamestown library. Not only locals but residents from a host of communities from Warwick to Narragansett packed the meeting room. More...
Former Jamestown Town Council Vice President David Swain, who has been criminally charged with murdering his wife while on a scuba diving trip to Tortola in 1999, may waive extradition later this month, according to his lawyer. More...
Soon motorists will pay more to cross the Newport Bridge. That's because an additional $223 million will be needed over the next 20 years for maintenance of the Newport and Mt. Hope Bridges, both operated by the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority. More...
We are writing to set the record straight on David Swain. While we would prefer to keep the facts of the matter in court, as counsel, we are compelled to write in defense of Mr. Swain to preserve his right to a fair trial and an unbiased jury pool. More...
This is the week ladies and gentleman. The January "white sales" and other delightful retail selling events have begun. This is the month deep discounts can be found in just about every retail and outlet mall in the country. I don't really know, but I suspect that this annual phenomenon extends be... More...
The Jamestown Chamber of Commerce will host "Tax Issues for Small Businesses," the first of three Breakfast Series events, on Thursday, Jan. 17. In the last few years, these have been very popular events with each breakfast focusing on one aspect of running a business. The first topic will featur... More...
Nichols College and the Student Leadership Training Program (SLTP) are co-sponsoring a youth leadership conference for ninth graders called Students Taking Active Responsibility (START) on June 8 and 9. A $25 registration fee is all that is required. More...
The Town Hall Gallery will soon open and showcase the works of island artists. Karen Krider, president of the Conanicut Island Art Association, said, "Thanks to Town Administrator Bruce Keiser, the old and new Town Councils, and architect Bill Burgin's firm, the beautiful new Town Hall has galler... 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, January 9, 1908 Mr. Seth Pierce is tearing down the cottage on Knowles court known as "Scup Hall. More...
Rose B. (Guerin) Drolet, 78, of North Smithfield, died Jan. 1, 2008 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence. She was born to Jules and Alice (Trottier) Guerin in Woonsocket and had lived in the Woonsocket and North Smithfield area all of her life. More...
Fire runs 9 a.m., Jan. 1, Cars 2 and 3, and Special Services 1 were sent to Mackerel Cove to standby for the Penguin Plunge. 12:46 p.m., Jan. 2, Cars 1 and 2, Tanker 15, and Engines 1 and 3 were dispatched to Columbia Lane for a fuel burner malfunction. More...
CITATION STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT PETITION TO FORECLOSE TAX LIEN N. M. No. 2007-0666 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, AND TO B & B ASSOCIATES, the Unknown Partners of B & B ASSOCIATES, the Unknown Devisees of Partners of B & B ASSO... More...
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