The Town Council on Monday heard from islanders who say a zoning ordinance to establish a historic district is needed to protect the lower Shoreby Hill subdivision. More...

Ask Jamestowners what they like best about Conanicut Island and you’ll likely get a variety of answers. But the island’s “rural” setting is usually near the top of everyone’s list. More...

Put your fiddles away – the Jamestown Community Theatre recently learned that the rights for Fiddler on the Roof have become unavailable. More...

A few weeks ago, I wrote about the “reality TV network,” and Roger Vaughn, a Jamestown summer resident, as well as a faithful and cherished reader, responded with an interesting and valid point. The column voiced concerns about the over-use of surveillance cameras by every level of government, possibly invading our privacy. More...

Registration for the Jamestown Soccer Association’s Fall 2009 recreation soccer league is now underway. All registrations are done online at www.jamestown-soccer. com. The website will direct users to a link for Youth Leagues USA, which includes the Jamestown soccer registration form. More...

Thursday Aug. 6 6:15 a.m., Open yoga, Beavertail, fee 8:30 a.m., Pilates, Jamestown Country Club, fee 3 to 8 p.m., Teen center, grades 7 to 12, recreation center 5:30 p.m., Alcoholics Anonymous, St. Matthew’s Church 7 to 9 p.m., Mens’ Chorus rehearsal, Conanicut Grange 8 p.m., Gamblers Anonymous, St. More...

The Kathy Brownell Follies, which has appeared in every Jamestown Community Chorus talent show except its first, is in rehearsals for this year’s 20th annual talent show to be staged Thursday, Aug. 20, at 7:30 p.m. in the Community Center. 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, August 2, 1909 More...

An article in the July 16 edition of the Jamestown Press incorrectly stated Harbor Commission requirements for boat owners. According to the Harbor Commission office, the procedure for permitting has not changed. Boat owners must submit a mooring inspection report every three years with the mooring permit renewal application before a mooring permit will be issued. 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 AUGUST 25, 2009, AT THE JAMESTOWN TOWN HALL 93 NARRAGANSETT AVENUE, JAMESTOWN, RHODE ISLAND AT 7:00 P.M. UPON THE FOLLOWING: More...