Chris Powell has seen it all during the 28 or so years he has served as “chief fool” of the Jamestown Yacht Club’s annual Fools’ Rules Regatta – like the guy who once tried to make a boat out of ice. More...
Jamestown Taxpayers Association members have identified the upcoming police contract negotiations as the single most-pressing issue demanding its near-term attention. More...
Judy Stickney (left) and Marion Gomez set up shop at East Ferry recently selling raffle tickets to support the Jamestown Community Chorus. Photo by Andrea von Hohenleiten More...
Brothers Michael, left and Peter Liberati of Jamestown last week launched “The Shack,” Jamestown’s newest eatery. The outdoor dining venture overlooks Dutch Harbor. More...
The Newport Historical Society will offer a walking tour showcasing celebrated Newport artists and writers of the 19th century on Saturday, Sept. 5, at 1 p.m. More...
Martin A daughter, Mackenzie Marie, was born July 17, 2009, at Kent County Hospital to Jammie (Leveillee) Martin and Joseph Martin of Jamestown. Grandparents are Gloria and James Leveillee of Coventry and Kathy Martin of Jamestown. More...
The 1,600-ft. remnant of the old Jamestown bridge has become a lightning rod for controversy over a fishing pier proposed for the site of the rusting trestle – which must be demolished by the end of 2010. More...
The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 79 will hold a one-day boating class at the Jamestown Fire Dept. on Narragansett Avenue on Saturday, Aug. 22, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. More...
The Jamestown Yacht Club has announced the results of the seventh race in its summer series: • A Class: 1. Bronco, Melges 32, M. Domingues; 2. Macx, C28, Bill MacGowan; 3. Baby Bella, Melges 24, Mark Nannini. More...
Newbolt to attend Rochester Institute of Technology
Joel William Newbolt of Jamestown, son of Annette and William Newbolt, has enrolled for the fall semester at Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, NY. Newbolt, recipient of a RIT achievement scholarship and a R.I. More...
The Jamestown Planning Commission last week discussed updating the responsibilities of the town’s Technical Review Committee. The discussion was the only item on the Aug. More...
There’s a mocking bird in my yard that thinks I’m its meal ticket. All summer when I enter the vegetable garden he, or she, sits on the fence watching what I do. More...
The White House recently announced President Obama’s intent to nominate Assistant U.S. Attorney Peter F. Neronha to be the next U.S. Attorney for Rhode Island. Neronha was recommended for the job by U.S. More...
If you have ever enjoyed a cookout at the Rembijas Pavilion overlooking the cove at Ft. Getty or checked out a large-print book at the Jamestown Philomenian Library, you have experienced just some of the work of the Jamestown Lions Club. More...
Alena Caldarone’s bridge club used to meet at the Pemberton Apartments community room every Tuesday afternoon – until recently, when management imposed new rules for the use of the room. The new rules, which took effect on Aug. More...
On Saturday, Sept. 12, from noon to 5 p.m. (weather permitting), Clouds Hill Victorian House museum in Warwick will offer demonstrations of old-time cider making, horse-drawn plowing and Victorian crafts. More...
Bob Cournoyer and Ray Harrison, both of Jamestown and representing Valley Country Club in Warwick, recently won the 16th Ed Perry Senior Four-Ball Net Championship in a sudden death play-off at Agawam More...
Members of the Jamestown Fire Department were dressed in their finest for the Memorial Day parade. Jim Smith took this picture of the volunteers and their trucks. More...
The 10th running of the NK5k road race and walk to benefit North Kingstown High School scholarships is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 12, at 9:30 a.m. Race registration begins at 7:30 a.m. at the high school track and field. More...
Hundreds of the world’s best open water rowers and paddlers will descend on Mackerel Cove on Saturday, Aug. 29, to compete in a grueling self-propelled race around the island. More...