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...

All that white snow gracing our island landscape may be pretty, but it is also expensive. Jamestown’s annual budget for snow removal has been nearly depleted, Town Administrator Bruce Keiser said Wednesday. More...

Lawn Avenue School mascot “Wolfie” was on hand recently to cheer on the students as they took on the teachers in the annual faculty-student basketball game. More...

The Newport County Fund seeks proposals for programs and projects that benefit communities in Newport County. Any nonprofit, 501(c) organization – including municipal departments operating in Newport County – is eligible to apply. 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...