Rob Bierregaard, in August, captured a young osprey, who had not yet fledged (taken its first flight). The bird was fitted with a satellite receiver for Bierregaard’s research project. More...

Today, we are in countdown mode. The clock is ticking steadily as the year 2009 winds down to when the big ball drops. In this issue of the Jamestown Press, we take a look at the year that was. As years go, 2009 was no different than most and was filled with lots of news – good and bad. We had plenty to write about. More...

I moved to Jamestown in October, after having lived in Philadelphia for about two years. I am rarely moved to write a letter to the editor, but there is something quite amazing about the people who call this island home. More...

Welcome to the last day of the year. This is a time traditionally spent reflecting, looking at the year gone by, as well as years in the past, in an effort to help us prepare for tomorrow – the beginning of the future. More...

The book discussion groups at the Jamestown library will discuss “O Pioneers!” by Willa Cather on Monday, Jan. 25, at 7 p.m. and Tuesday, Jan. 19, at 1 p.m. More...

Thursday Dec. 31 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 Friday Jan.1 Noon, Penguin Plunge at Mackerel Cove. Saturday Jan. More...

I’m appalled at being called a Nazi and a racist by Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse because I may not share his political views. This is still America, a country I love and whose culture, traditions and Constitution I deeply cherish. *** New Year’s resolutions: To continue not smoking - Shani Kitchin To give more hugs to my grandkids - John Leyon 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, Dec. 29, 1909 More...

Marie B. Mack, 88, passed from this life on Dec. 18, 2009, at R.I. Hospital. She was born in the Olneyville section of Providence to her late parents, Anton Mackewicz and Eva (Kravis) Mackewicz. She was predeceased by her only brother, Julian Mackewicz, and by her two sisters, Ann Mahoney and Barbara Haggis. More...

Monday, Jan. 4 7 p.m., Town Hall, the Town Council meets. The Jamestown Taxpayers Association will present a comparison of public and private sector benefit packages. Thursday, Jan. 7 7 p.m., Lawn Avenue School, the School Committee will hold a workshop. More...

JAMESTOWN SCHOOL COMMITTEE January 7, 2010 6:30 p.m. Executive Session: RIGL 42-46-5: Exception 2, Litigation re Appeal of Regents’ Decision More...