The Jamestown School Committee voted 4-0 to approve the FY 11 budget during last Thursday’s budget workshop meeting. The $11,606,867 operating budget represents a 1.37% decrease from FY 10.   More...

Even if you’ve never said it out loud, you’ve probably thought it: “That wouldn’t happen to my kid.”   It’s a common belief. But it’s also a dangerous one.   More...

Non-traditional learners whose idea of the perfect learning environment involves lots of fresh air and blue skies will soon have reason to rejoice. More...

Island students named to dean’s list at Northeastern University   More...

Commander Douglas Peterson of Jamestown took the Jamestown Press along during his recent deployment with the Marines to the Helmand Province in southern Afghanistan. More...

Two Jamestown neighbors, Bob Rodgers (left) and Dean Cycon, took the Jamestown Press along during a July trip to the Peruvian Amazon. More...

Few people are fortunate enough to find happiness in their everyday work.   Islander Evan Smith is one of those few.   Smith, president and CEO of the Newport & Bristol County Convention & Visitors Bureau, said he truly loves his job. More...