Referenda proposed to revise the Jamestown Town Charter were outlined for the Jamestown Taxpayers Association during the Aug. 26 meeting of the fledgling group. More...

Head out for a walk or run just about anywhere in Jamestown and chances are you’ll soon discover that you’re not alone. Jamestown is a fitness-minded community and it shows in the streets. More...

The Jamestown Zoning Board of Review, during its meeting last week, approved an amendment to an existing permit that was rejected earlier by the Planning Commission because the commission said it changed downtown’s character. More...

During my adult years, I have made a living as a writer of music and/or words. The ability to support myself in this way has been a privilege for which I am most grateful, and for good reason. More...

The Jamestown recreation department and Teen Center is partnering with Brandaris Maritime to offer a series of afterschool programs this fall for all youth ages 7 to 15. Classes will be held at Brandaris Maritime at 39 Ocean Ave. More...

The Jamestown recreation department’s dance program for children will begin on Wednesday, Sept. 16, at the Jamestown golf course. Instructor Mary Beth Murphy will offer beginning ballet from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. More...

The Museum of Yachting in Newport will host the 30th annual classic yacht regatta this Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 5-6. Sail Newport will run two days of racing, starting on Saturday and concluding Sunday afternoon. More...

Welcome Nemo and Minzi to the island. The two male guinea pigs were adopted from the Potter League for Animals by islander Daniela Frater. More...

Margaret Gail Van Reen, 60, died Aug. 30, 2009, at her home in East Greenwich. She was the wife of Fred Van Reen. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late John H. and Margaret G. (Shea) Rider. Mrs. More...

Fire runs 7:30 a.m., Aug. 25, Car 2 and Engine 3 were dispatched to Orient Avenue for an outside rubbish fire. 4:07 p.m., Aug. 25, Car 1, Ladder 1 and Engines 1, 2 and 3 were sent to Melrose Avenue for an unintentional alarm. 9:19 a.m., Aug. More...

Tuesday, Sept. 8 7 p.m., Town Hall, the Town Council meets. Wednesday, Sept. 16 7 p.m., Jamestown library, the Harbor Commission meets. 7:30 p.m., Town Hall, the Planning Commission meets. More...

Building permits Paul Edgerley received a permit on Aug. 25 to remodel portions of a house at 90 Bayview Dr. per approved plan on file. Work estimated to cost $2,300,000. B. and H. Nelson received a permit on Aug. More...