Winter is a great time to go kayaking, you just have to dress properly. Tony Moore of Ship Street rides the waves at Mackerel Cove. Photo by Vic Richardson More...
"Hidden from History: Slavery in Rhode Island from its Inception to Its End," a landmark exhibit depicting slavery in Rhode Island, will tour the state starting in late February. More...
Let's talk this week about digging. It's hard to do right because the ground is frozen but in a few weeks gardeners will want to dig their garden patch over and plant something. More...
The Jamestown Recreation Department will start its second season of flag football on Tuesday, Feb. 26. The practices will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and run through April 29. The first practice will be held at the Lawn Avenue School gym. More...
The Teen Center Pasta Dinner was a great success and despite less than perfect weather conditions, nearly 60 people came out to support our cause. More...
My wife and I would like to take the opportunity to thank the Jamestown police force for their exemplary performance in responding to a burglary incident at my home a few weeks ago. More...
The Jamestown school bus drivers would like to say "thank you" to Kevin Deacon and the public works crew for all the hard work that they have done in keeping the roads of Jamestown plowed and sanded this winter. More...
Kudos to seventh grader Sam Hollister who won the Lawn Avenue Spelling Bee and will compete in the state bee on March 14. His winning word was collage. The winner of the state bee goes on to the Nationl Scripps Spelling Bee in Washington DC. More...
Joseph H. Abbott, 85, of Cranston, died Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009 in the evening at home. Husband of the late Jean Abigail Gadwah Abbott, he was born in Providence, on July 3, 1923, to the late Thomas A. Abbott and Catherine Jane Mohan. More...
CITATION STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT PETITION TO FORECLOSE TAX LIEN N. M. No. 2009-0052 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, AND TO BAY & BRIDGE SIDE REALTY CO., INC. More...
Results from the Fall 2008 Beginning Grade New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) tests are in and overall the results are good, according to Superintendant Marcia Lukon. More...
The Jamestown Chamber of Commerce has received a tremendous reponse to its Buy Jamestown survey now underway. The Chamber wants to know what you think about the shopping and services that are available on the island. More...
The year is not yet 60 days old and it is speeding by like a runaway freight train. In less than two months, we have accomplished a lot. The country has experienced an inauguration, the Super Bowl, Valentine's Day, and the Academy Awards. More...
Job hunting? In need of some encouragement and practical advice? We invite you to join us for a job seminar with a fresh look at networking, writing resumes, and interviewing. More...
The Jamestown Teen Center will celebrate its one-year anniversary this Saturday, Feb. 28, with a day of fun for the entire community. The carnival will include food, games, prizes and live music from teen bands CODA and Sidewinder. 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. More...
Building permits Michael Chase received a permit Feb. 18 to install a steel door with transom and storm door at 289 Reservoir Circle, work estimated to cost $3,200. Richard and Mary Moody received a permit Feb. More...
Thursday, Feb. 26 7 p.m., Lawn Avenue School library, the School Committee meets. Monday, March 2 7 p.m., Town Hall, the Town Council meets. Tuesday, March 3 6:30 p.m. More...