Tim Duffy of Jamestown was promoted to the rank of lieutenant colonel in the United States Army at a ceremony at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. Duffy is the stepson of Joe Tiexiera of Jamestown.
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Mackerel Cove lifeguards Karina Carlson, left, Eric von Hohenleiten, Jessica Bucklin and Lory Marsocci, front, stayed bundled up during last week’s cool, damp days at the beach. More...
Bailey A son, Aidan Bailey, was born to Julia Gerald and Robert Bailey of Jamestown at South County Hospital on May 25, 2009. Grandmothers are Nancy Mason and Patricia Lackie and grandfather is Neale Lackie, all of Jamestown. More...
By Stephen Heffner
Jamestowner and URI oceanographer Art Spivack commissioned a study last year to explore what Rhode Island might look like if global warming melted all the glaciers and ice sheets on Earth. More...
By Erin Tiernan
For many New Englanders, news of an impending hurricane is often met with a bit of skepticism and a few wry remarks about stocking up on bread and milk. More...
Colbey Bush, Andrew Bauer and Kenny Baertlein took advantage of a sunny day to skim board at Mackerel Cove. Photo by Caitlin Downing More...
Jamestown native Mary Arnold Murchie shows off her Fourth of July spirit by wearing the stars and stripes. More...
Grandfather Svend, grandson Ryder and dad Michael Andersen got a little sandy building a sandcastle at Mackerel Cove on Tuesday. Photo by Caitlin Downing More...
Race number two of the Jamestown Yacht Club Summer Series was held on June 23. The following are the results for the race: A Class: 1. Baby Bella, Melges 24, Mark Nannini; 2. Jester, Laser SB3, Westy Barlow. B Class: 1. More...
My Turn
By Sunny Hocutt
I love tennis – both playing and watching. I prize my memories and memorabilia from years of watching professionals on the grass courts at the Newport Hall of Fame Tennis Championships. More...
Digging for sea glass was hard work on a hot day, so this little girl rested against the sea wall at East Ferry before going back to her quest. Photo by Caitlin Downing More...
Hailey Hesse, left, and Kaleigh Caruso, both 10 years old, peddled their decorated sea shells recently on Conanicus Avenue. Photo by Andrea von Hohenleiten More...
Workers, on Tuesday, removed the sandbags that were in place to keep the sea wall dry during repairs. Photo by Caitlin Downing More...
Several area organizations are seeking help for upcoming events. The Wickford Art Association is looking for volunteers to work two-hour shifts at its annual art festival on July 11 and 12. More...
The Jamestown Press office will be closed on Friday, July 3, in observance of the Fourth of July. The Press will have an early deadline for display advertising due to the holiday. More...
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