When Jamestown resident and author Dara Chadwick signed on to write a monthly magazine column, she had no idea the exercise would turn into her new book "You'd Be So Pretty If . . More...
The increase in geographic temperatures and the rise of historic sea levels are two factors influencing proposed, voluntary changes of building heights above wave crests in the state's coastal management program. More...
As mosquito season approaches, and with West Nile Virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis so firmly established throughout the state, the Department of Environmental Management and the Department of Health are reminding Rhode Islanders that personal More...
A Lawn Avenue student learns first-hand how firefighters take care of a person injured in an accident. It was one of many demonstrations at the annual Island Treasures day at the school. Photo by Andrea von Hohenleiten More...
I was working the garden, but distracted by watching a squirrel. It was sitting in the walnut tree and calmly nibbling on the new nuts that were a mere eighth-inch long. More...
When I was studying to be a writer, I remember a professor saying, "If the funny parts don't make you laugh, and the sad parts don't make you cry, and the provocative parts don't make you think, then you have work to do." Since then, I have learne More...
The Preservation Society of Newport County will host a lecture by architectural historian Richard Guy Wilson, Ph.D, on the life and work of iconic American architect Richard Morris Hunt tonight, Thursday, June 4, in the Great Hall of one of Hunt's More...
Public access to the Bay and the tributaries of its watershed provides great summer fun. And learning, too. What better way to enjoy the great outdoors than a summer paddle with Save The Bay? More...
Newport Hospital was notified this week that it has received redesignation of the prestigious Magnet status from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Only 2 percent of hospitals in the United States achieve designation more than once. More...
Summer is fast upon us and JHS is celebrating the solstice with the opening of the windmill, the Friends meetinghouse, and the Jamestown Historical Society museum. 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...
TOWN OF JAMESTOWN ZONING BOARD OF REVIEW NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE JAMESTOWN ZONING BOARD OF REVIEW WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING JUNE 23, 2009, AT THE JAMESTOWN TOWN HALL 93 NARRAGANSETT AVENUE, JAMESTOWN, RHODE I More...
Jay Thompson and his friend Dutchess can be frequently seen walking in the village. They enjoyed the sunshine Wednesday on Narragansett Avenue. Dutchess is a 14-yearold Collie mix. Photo by Jeff McDonough More...
A report released by Governor Donald L. Carcieri on the annual school-performance classifications shows that Jamestown schools are performing well. More...
Islanders talk about town school spending concerns
By Erin Tiernan
More than 100 voters approved the $20.9 million combined school and municipal budget at the annual Financial Town Meeting on Monday night, cementing a 0 percent tax increase for the upcoming fiscal year. More...
Starting this week islanders who need an extra hand with that odd job will be able to hire an able and willing Jamestown teenager. The program is called the 2009 Summer Teen Jobs Corps and is sponsored by the Jamestown Teen Center. More...
This Saturday, June 6, will be the first time that Jamestown has hosted an Eco-Depot day. That's good news for islanders who care about the environment and have been hoarding their hazardous waste instead of tossing it in the trash. More...
On behalf of the St. Mark Outreach ministry, we are grateful to the postal workers and adults who helped in the recent canned food drive to benefit the food closet at St. Mark Church. Your efforts will help persons that are less fortunate. More...
As president of the Jamestown Shores Association, I am writing to express serious concerns regarding some Town Council members' proposal to sell town-owned property in the Shores. More...
Final plans are being made for the Carr/Clarke School Reunion being held at noon on July 25 at the Rembijas Pavilion at Ft. Getty. Over 270 "alumni" have shown interest in attending and to date 152 have paid the necessary fees. More...
Thursday June 4 8:30 a.m., Pilates, Jamestown Country Club, fee 2 - 6 p.m., Teen center, grades 7 - 12, recreation center 5:30 p.m., Alcoholics Anonymous, St. Matthew's Church 8 p.m., Gamblers Anonymous, St. More...
With only four weeks to go before the big blast, the Rocket 'hogs are out Saturday mornings in front of the Jamestown Hardware reminding residents to send in their donations and selling Don Bousquetdesigned 'hogs hats and T-shirts. More...
Building Permits Raymond and Cynthia Smith received a permit on May 26 to replace front steps at 58 Pennsylvania Ave. Work estimated to cost $5000. More...
Fire runs 11:25 a.m., May 25, Engine 2 went to North Main Road for an EMS assist. 11:30 a.m., May 25, Engine 2 went to Conanicus Avenue for an EMS assist. 11:38 a.m., May 25, Engine 2 was dispatched to High Street for an EMS assist. More...
Domestic assault charges Daniel Kitts, 22, of 17 Plymouth Ave., was charged May 29 with domestic disorderly conduct, domestic vandalism, and simple assault, police said. More...
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