Jamestown resident Anthony Mastrostefano will formally announce his candidacy for the House of Representatives at a Portuguese American Citizens Club event tonight at 6:30 p.m. More...
To celebrate Historic New England’s centennial year, Watson Farm will be open special hours for artists to capture the farm’s historic landscapes in the 21st century. More...
The Jamestown LNG Threat Committee convened last Thursday to focus on the design for the “Congress of Councils” event – a vehicle through which surrounding town councils and the leadership of the Wampanoag Nation plan to express so More...
Kathy Brownell took the Jamestown Press with her to a Cardinals game at the new Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Mo. The St. Louis Arch – gateway to the west – can be seen in the background. More...
Two letters have recently appeared in the Press complaining about the decay of the neighborhood on North Main Road. The first, published June 10, complained about Island Rubbish, potholes on Pemberton Avenue and an objectionable fire hydrant. More...
Horse Play Equine Rescue and Sanctuary of Saunderstown wishes to extend huge thanks to the owners and crews of the Schooner Aurora and Trattoria Simpatico restaurant, as well as everyone who attended and donated, for the awesome day sail, food, drin More...
Last June, Jim Pemantell and my sister, Barb, put their heads together and organized a trip to St. Louis for me to see the 2009 All Star Baseball game and home-run derby. They contacted family and friends, who joined together and funded the event. More...
Thursday July 1 8:30 a.m., Pilates, Jamestown Golf Course, fee 3 to 8 p.m., Teen center, grades 7 to 12, recreation center 5 p.m., Total Body Conditioning, Jamestown Golf Course, fee 5:30 p.m., Alcoholics Anonymous, St. More...
A story about Island Realty in the June 24 issue of the Jamestown Press incorrectly stated that the agency had recently sold a home for $8.795 million. More...
Tuesday, July 6 7 p.m., Town Hall, the Town Council meets. Wednesday, July 7 7:30 p.m., Town Hall, the Planning Commission meets. Wednesday, July 14 7 p.m., Town Hall, the Harbor Management Commission meets. More...
A son, Kyle Alan Danchik, was born April 23, 2010, at Kent County Hospital. He weighed 9 pounds, 11 ounces and was 20 inches long. He is the son of Todd R. Danchik and Denee M. (Grenier) Danchik of East Greenwich. More...
Jamestown Police Chief Thomas Tighe announced his retirement on Wednesday, June 30, at a special meeting of the Town Council. The town administrator promptly rehired Chief Tighe with a one-year contract the following day. More...
Volunteers are needed to help raise and lower American flags in honor of Jamestown veterans at East Ferry Memorial Square this Sunday. More than 100 flags donated by the families of Jamestown veterans will be flown. More...
The town beach at Mackerel Cove is a busy place on hot summer days. Lifeguards are on duty to make sure the swimmers have fun safely. Photo by Jeff McDonough More...
Jamestowners should receive a town survey this week inside the Jamestown Press issue mailed to every postal patron on the island. The survey is important. All island residents should take the time to read and answer the questions. More...
Everyone looks forward to the Fourth of July. This year, the calendar has given us another three-day holiday weekend. State lawmakers have made certain fireworks, such as sparklers, legal for the first time in years. More...
During my career as a writer and journalist, I have been asked many times why I never write about, editorialize or establish a position on war. More...
The Taxpayers’ Association of Jamestown will host a fireworks cruise onboard “The Catherine,” departing at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 3, from Conanicut Marina. More...
The annual book sale at the Jamestown Philomenian Library will begin Thursday, July 8, with a paid preview from 7 to 9 p.m. The sale runs through July 23 during regular library hours. More...
The PTO of Monsignor Matthew F. Clarke School invites area golfers to join the MCS Open to be held July 12 at Quidnesset Country Club in North Kingstown. Registration begins at 7 a.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, July 2, 1910 More...
Jamestown, a History of Narragansett Bay’s Island Town” is (almost) here. July 19 is the History Press’ official date of publication, but we hope to have some copies in hand by July 15. More...
TOWN OF JAMESTOWN ZONING BOARD OF REVIEW NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE JAMESTOWN ZONING BOARD OF REVIEW WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING JULY 27, 2010, AT THE JAMESTOWN TOWN HALL 93 NARRAGANSETT AVENUE, JAMESTOWN, RHODE More...
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