The Town Council last week held a workshop to acquaint itself with the options for selling 3.6 acres of Jamestown land at Ft. Wetherill – but the future of the waterfront property remains shrouded in “fog.” More...
Jamestown’s legislative representatives declined to discuss the details of a proposed school aid formula during a March 1 meeting with the Town Council and School Committee. More...
According to a British study, spring warmth will come 11 days earlier this year and summer will last a few days longer as global warming affects our planet. At least, that’s the theory. More...
The possibility of installing wind turbines in Jamestown has recently become newsworthy. It is important that all Jamestown residents are aware of the background, and what this decision could mean for our future. More...
Not knowing or having ever met either Lorne Lawless or Greg Landes, I believe that Mr. Landes’ letter to the editor regarding the proposed LNG project misses the mark. More...
I have had a very nice response to the letter I wrote to the Press a little earlier this year, so I think the “Scarecrow Project” is on. What is it? More...
Thursday March 4 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. More...
More about Hunt’s drug store: From Ann Spong Szmania of Bethlehem, Pa.: “I remember getting off the ferry after school (in the 1960s) and stopping in for an ice cream cone. More...
James Mercer Garnett, 84, died peacefully at his home in Jamestown on Tuesday, March 2, 2010. He was the son of the late Muscoe Russell Hunter Garnett of New York City and Loretto, Va. and the late Caroline Barclay Strong of Chestnut Hill, Pa. More...
Driving on a suspended, revoked or expired license • Sheldon Fine, 65, of 84 Riptide St., was charged Feb. 21 with driving on a suspended or revoked license during a traffic stop on North Main Road, according to police. More...
Jamestown’s Zoning Board of Review entertained a full docket during its meeting at Town Hall last Tuesday, passing five requests for variances and specialuse permits. More...
They’re talking YAM in Jamestown’s schools, but they’re not talking about a tasty tuber. March is Youth Art Month across the nation and the celebration has begun here in Jamestown. More...
The town is currently considering its options on municipal-owned land at Ft. Wetherill. The former home of the town highway garage, the property includes a historic, but dilapidated, World War II-era building and 3.6 acres of land. More...
These sheep at the Jamestown Community Farm huddle near their shelter Wednesday morning as Mother Nature showered snow on the island. The first day of spring is March 20. Photo by Jeff McDonough More...
The last two weeks were nothing short of spectacular. The world witnessed one of the most amazing Winter Olympics in the history of the program. More...
Applications are now available for the Elizabeth Stone Fund scholarship, a one-time award for expenses associated with freshman year at an accredited four-year institution of higher learning. More...
The Friends of the Jamestown Library will present “A Celtic Gathering” this Sunday, March 7, at 3 p.m. in the library meeting hall as part of the group’s annual music series. The program is free and open to the public. More...
VNS Home Health Services will offer Tai Chi for Arthritis at the Jamestown meal site at 6 West St. Classes will be held Tuesdays from 10 to 11 a.m. on March 16, 23 and 30. There is no charge for these classes. 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 Journal, March 7, 1910 More...
Winter is the Jamestown Historical Society’s time for planning, and this winter, we’ve had a lot of planning to do. The summer exhibit at the museum has been our first concern. More...