The Planning Commission released an updated version of its Comprehensive Plan survey during last week’s meeting, after weeks of sifting through questions and tinkering with terminology. More...

In an event that received statewide attention, several members of the community rescued two young boaters from the chilly waters off of Dutch Island last week. At approximately 4:30 p.m. on May 5, the Jamestown Police Dept. More...

Bring your appetite to the Boy Scout pasta supper this Saturday, May 15, from 5 to 7 p.m. at St. Matthew’s Church. More...

The Jamestown School Committee voted 4-0 to support Superintendent Marcia Lukon’s request to sign on to the federal Race to the Top memorandum of understanding during its meeting last week. More...

The winner of the recent Spring Scary Scarecrow contest was “Watch Dog,” created by the Gregory family. The judge commented that he would be very scared if he came across the vicious-looking dog, especially at night. More...

Melrose School students show off their submissions to the school’s ninth annual “Arts Alive” student art show. More...

David A. Darlington of North Kingstown, chairman of the R.I. Turnpike and Bridge Authority, has been unanimously re-elected as chairman by the board of directors. The one-year term starts immediately. More...

One of the problems with a warm spring – like the one we have had – is that fruit trees come into bloom early, often before many insects are ready to pollinate them. More...

Register now for the Young Scientists Club’s 12th annual science and math camp for children ages 5 to 12. Camps will be offered June 21-24 and June 28- July 2. More...

Jamestown youth are being taught at an early age about etiquette, integrity and discipline— and they’re learning it on the Jamestown Golf Course. More...