On Friday, July 2, through Saturday, July 3, I successfully swam twice around Conanicut Island. The swim covered 41.2 miles and lasted 20 hours and 17 minutes. More...
The animal control officer position in Jamestown has been eliminated – a change that has left many residents wondering what to do should they find themselves with an animal emergency on their hands. The simple answer? More...
When my son was about five years old, we watched the nature channels on television. We were always fascinated by the documentaries about African photo safaris on the Serengeti plains. More...
Jamestown Youth Soccer will field competitive travel teams in the R.I. Super Liga this fall – a U14 boys team, U12 teams, and U10 boys and girls teams. More...
The Jamestown Community Chorus will begin selling tickets for its annual raffle this Saturday at Mc- Quade’s and on the sidewalk near East Ferry. The drawing will take place at the 21st annual talent show on Thursday, Aug. 19. 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 30, 1910 More...
Lengthy discussions and confl icting opinions eventually led to a unanimous preliminary approval for a proposed subdivision near downtown during last Wednesday’s meeting of the Jamestown Planning Commission. More...
Editors at the History Press in South Carolina were tenacious in their belief that a fresh and comprehensive history needed to be written about Jamestown. More...
Supporters of the Jamestown Education Foundation gathered at “Horsehead” on Highland Drive last Saturday for the organization’s “Under a Rising Moon” benefit cocktail par More...
Last week, islander and first-year Maine Maritime Academy midshipman Eric von Hohenleiten told of his experiences at the academy and the preparation for an Atlantic crossing aboard the 500-foot “State of Maine.” We pick up his story as th More...
• A story in the July 22, 2010, issue of the Jamestown Press incorrectly reported that Mike Swistak had appealed a fine by the Jamestown Harbor Management Commission. In fact, the fine was appealed by Mark Swistak. More...
Monday, Aug. 2 7 p.m., Town Hall, the Town Council meets. Wednesday, Aug. 4 7:30 p.m., Town Hall, the Planning Commission meets. Wednesday, Aug. 11 7 p.m., Town Hall, the Harbor Management Commission meets. More...
