Steve Froberg of Conanicut Marine Services directs the placement of a mast in a sailboat on Tuesday at East Ferry. The boat is a 39-foot Concordia yawl named Weatherly, which was built in 1955. More...
Today is Earth Day, and if you’re wondering how you can make a difference, plan to head down to the recreation center this Saturday, April 25, at 8:30 a.m. More...
Last Thursday’s meeting of the Jamestown School Committee was quick and quiet with Superintendent Marcia Lukon and School Committee Chairperson Cathy Kaiser both absent. More...
The following island students were named to the North Kingstown High School Principal’s Honor Roll for the second quarter, achieving an academic average of 90 or better, with no failures. More...
“If it were easy, everyone would do it.” Jamestown residents are lucky that island business owner Gail Sheahan works for what she believes in – even when it’s not easy. More...
Thanks to the Press for using its editorial space to highlight some of the potential perils of LNG tanker transits in Narragansett Bay, of which there will be at least 140 a year for the foreseeable future if Hess/Weaver’s Cove succeeds in More...
I’ve been home since January. I can’t tell you how many letters and articles I’ve read about this town’s – and this state’s – immense opposition to LNG. More...
Need help thinning out your garden this year? Members of the Quononoquott Garden Club are anxious to help. For a donation of plants, they’re ready to gently thin your perennials, shrubs and small trees. More...
Patrick McNiff of Casey Farm in Saunderstown will speak about organic farming, historic New England and the farm’s popular CSA (community supported agriculture) program at the Jamestown Philomenian Library tonight, Thursday, April 22, at 7 p.m More...
The Conanicut Island Land Trust will host a clean-up event at the Godena Farm on North Main Road on Saturday, May 1, from 9 a.m. to noon. All work will be on the east side of the property. More...
Stephen “Rod” Morinho, 70, of Charlotte, N.C. died April 13, 2010. Born in Newport, R.I. on July 22, 1939, he lived in Jamestown for most of his life before moving to New Jersey. He was a retired spoon maker with Tiffany and Company. More...
The Jamestown Town Council this week adopted a plan to address the controversial proposal to build a liquefied natural gas berthing and offloading facility in Mt. Hope Bay. More...
Despite talk of the Coastal Resource Management Council’s proposed limitation of grandfathered moorings, the Jamestown Harbor Commission approved a family mooring transfer during its meeting last Wednesday. More...
Forty years ago, we celebrated the first Earth Day in the United States. On that day, 20 million Americans took to the streets to rally for the health of our environment. More...
Most of us consider a thing or event that is entertaining, engaging or witty to be amusing. Supposedly designed to embrace a modicum of happiness, the origins of the word have little to do with fun. More...
Thursday April 22 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...
During a recent visit to my hairstylist at the Cathryn Jamieson Salon, I noted the absence of the vibrant Laura Smith, a stylist whose presence always brightens up the room. 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, April 23, 1910 More...
Thursday, April 22 6:30 p.m., Town Hall, the Town Council meets for a budget workshop. Tuesday, April 27 7 p.m., Town Hall, the Zoning Board of Review meets. Monday, May 3 7 p.m., Town Hall, the Town Council meets. More...
Driving without a license Patrick Sainsurin, 38, of 159 Grand Ave. in Cranston, was charged April 15 with driving without a license during a traffic stop on Rt. 138, according to police. More...
9:29 a.m., April 12, Cars 1 and 2, Engines 1 and 2, and Ladder 1 were dispatched to Boom Street for an unintentional smoke detector activation. More...