Islanders Carson Toppa (center) and Jim Godena (right) were among those who turned out for the Jamestown Teen Center’s fourth annual Skatefest. More...
Back in 1974, islander Eugene Lee was living in Providence on a 50-foot sailboat named Storms Valor and working on stage designs for Trinity Rep. More...
Current Senate President M. Teresa Paiva Weed says it’s been an honor to serve as Rhode Island’s first female Senate president during the time of one of the state’s most challenging budgets. More...
Geoff Cook, the Republican running against Rhode Island Senate President M. Teresa Paiva Weed (D), brings to his bid an unexpected background — he was born and raised in Stevenage, England, and he grew up in a Labour Party family. More...
Newport Hospital will offer free screening mammograms and breast exams to uninsured and underinsured Rhode Island women. Exams are being scheduled for Saturday, Oct. More...
During the fall, when the leaves start to turn and the distinct nip of winter permeates the air, I cannot help but reminisce about summers past. I dedicated my youth to celebrating that wonderful time of year. More...
A medley of John Williams’ hits and songs from the long-running Broadway show “Phantom of the Opera” will highlight the Jamestown Community Band’s fall “pops” concert next Tuesday, Oct. 19, at 7 p.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, Oct. 15, 1910 More...
The 2010 Jamestown Community Survey revealed surprising statistics on everything from the importance of ocean views to the inadequacy of town boating facilities. More...
It began two years ago with a socially conscious “green” act. Victor Bell, owner of Environmental Packaging International, gave away a house that shared a lot with his company’s offices. More...
“Sophie” has now joined Sally Scarecrow to help distribute entry forms for the island-wide creative scarecrow competition to benefit the Jamestown Community Farm. More...
For those who volunteer at the Jamestown Community Farm, the first Sunday in October was one of the many that make the year’s efforts so rewarding. More...
On Columbus Day, the Jamestown Rotary Club held its 35th annual Jamestown Classic bike race. We had more than 550 registered riders that competed in 13 different categories. The weather was absolutely fantastic for racing! More...
A special book sale will be held in the meeting hall of the Jamestown Philomenian Library on Saturday, Oct. 23, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 24, from 1 to 5 p.m. More...
Maya Gamble took the Jamestown Press along when she visited with her new friend, Justice, during a vacation on Block Island. Justice is a yak at the Manisses Petting Farm. More...
“Community yoga for a cause” will combine yoga with raising money for flood victims in Pakistan on Sunday, Oct. 17, at 1:30 p.m. at Central Baptist Church. More...
Monday, Oct. 18 7 p.m., Town Hall, the Town Council meets. Wednesday, Oct. 20 7:30 p.m., Town Hall, the Planning Commission meets. Tuesday, Oct. 26 7 p.m., Town Hall, the Zoning Board of Review meets. More...
4:57 p.m., Oct. 2, Engine 3, Marine 1 and Ladder 3 were dispatched to Plum Point Light for an overturned boat. 1:11 p.m., Oct. 3, Car 3, Engine 1, Ladder 1 and Tanker 1 were sent to Orient Avenue for a kitchen fire. 5 p.m., Oct. More...
Suspended license Sheri L. Lafurge, 35, of 8 Cozzen’s Avenue in Highland Falls, N.Y., was charged Oct. 7 with driving with a suspended license after she was stopped on Route 138 eastbound for a traffic infraction, police said. More...