If you see a band of boys in bright orange shirts lurking about this summer, don’t be alarmed – you’re likely looking at the Jamestown Youth Litter and Conservation Team, a group of youths led by team coordinator Bonnie Jamison. More...
Jamestown residents John Mayers and Art Dutton shot a team low net of six under par 28 to win the 2010 member–member golf tournament at the Jamestown Golf Course recently. More...
The Jamestown Police Benevolent Association, Recreation Dept. and the Teen Center will host a week of trips for teens beginning Aug. 10. Space is limited, so please sign up ASAP; teens can sign up for one or all of the days. More...
Three yoga classes will now be offered at Beavertail through a collaboration with Innerlight Center for Yoga & Meditation and the Jamestown Parks and Recreation Dept. Classes will be held Mondays at 8:30 a.m., Thursdays at 6:15 a.m. More...
The annual book sale at the Jamestown Philomenian Library begins today, Thursday, July 8, with a paid preview from 7 to 9 p.m. The sale runs through July 23 during regular library hours. More...
William I. Shepley died in Newport Hospital on July 5, 2010, a few days before his 86th birthday. Bill was born in Newport, the son of William I. Shepley and Helen (Hambly) Shepley. More...
Charles William Dawson, 100, died peacefully early July 4, 2010. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend. 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...
The announcement that Jamestown will receive a $750,000 federal grant to help the town build an approximately $5 million wind turbine was the most dramatic piece of news to emerge from the June 6 meeting of the Town Council. More...
Jamestown Police Chief Thomas Tighe announced his retirement on Wednesday, June 30, at a special meeting of the Town Council. Town Administrator Bruce Keiser promptly rehired Tighe with a one-year contract the following day. More...
The annual Fourth of July parade on the North End attracted islanders of all ages who were celebrating Independence Day. An antique fire truck (top photo) had plenty of parade-loving passengers. More...
Louis Connoni, 4, and six-year-old Kate Connoni, grandchildren of Judy Knight, enjoy a ride during the annual North End Fourth of July parade. Photo by Andrea von Hohenleiten More...
On Sunday, June 27, Beavertail Lighthouse Museum Association and Conanicut Island Art Association held a first-ever auction sale of art portraying the beauty of the lighthouse and its stunning setting on Narragansett Bay. More...
Thursday July 8 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...
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 9, 1910 More...
Wednesday, July 14 7 p.m., Town Hall, the Harbor Management Commission meets. Monday, July 19 7 p.m., Town Hall, the Town Council meets. Wednesday, July 21 7:30 p.m., Town Hall, the Planning Commission meets. More...