Holly Bobola (left) and Rebecca Small took the Jamestown Press along during a visit to Grand Cayman Island during February’s school vacation week. More...

The Jamestown Planning Commission unanimously certifi ed a set of proposed projects for which the town will apply for community development funds as in compliance with the town’s Comprehensive Plan during its meeting last Wednesday. More...

It’s official: Jamestown has a new town clerk. Cheryl Fernstrom began her duties as town clerk this past Monday, replacing Arlene Petit, who recently retired after holding the position for 12 years. More...

The little window of peace between Valentine’s Day and Easter has finally arrived. It’s that perfect time of year when we will not be pressured by the unreasonable demands of celebration. More...

Don’t miss the opening reception for the Conanicut Island Art Association’s latest Town Hall exhibition, “Absolutely Abstract,” tonight, Thursday, March 11, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Town Hall Gallery. More...

The Friends of the Jamestown Library will show the next film in its winter series tonight, Thursday, March 11, at 6:45 p.m. More...

Corned beef, cabbage and Irish music will highlight a St. Paddy’s celebration tomorrow, Friday, March 12, at Central Baptist Church. A traditional Irish dinner will be served at 6 p.m. 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 12, 1910 More...

Monday, March 15 7 p.m., Town Hall, the Town Council meets. Wednesday, March 17 7:30 p.m., Town Hall, the Planning Commission meets. Tuesday, March 23 7 p.m., Town Hall, the Zoning Board of Review meets. More...

Driving without a license • Jemma Craig, 43, of 994 Ft. Getty Rd. was charged Feb. 26 with driving on a suspended or revoked license during a traffic stop on Ft. Getty Road, according to police. More...

7:30 p.m., Feb. 18, all units turned out at the fire station on Narragansett Avenue for a drill. 8:03 p.m., Feb. 23, Car 1, Engines 1, 2 and 3, Ladder 1 and Rescue 1 went to Bryer Avenue for a chimney fire. 6:14 a.m., Feb. More...