This Saturday is Battery Day, a military pageant that honors the memory of those who have served our country through the centuries. The celebration also calls into focus the historical treasures upon which Jamestown is built. More...

In the summer of 2002, a volunteer group was formed to raise money and build a new playground on the Melrose Avenue School campus. More...

The Jamestown Senior Center will host a seminar on Friday, May 27, at 1 p.m. at Grange Hall. The conferences are designed to answer questions regarding recently retired seniors and baby boomers who are considering retirement in the near future. More...

According to the dictionaries and thesauruses, “terror” is synonymous with extreme fear, dread, horror, fright, alarm and panic. More...

The 27th annual Conanicut Island Spring Bird Count will take place on Sunday, May 15. Interested participants should arrive at the Jamestown Police Department at 6:30 a.m with binoculars, a field guide and walking shoes. More...

Applications for the Leigha Carlisle Scholarship are now available at the North Kingstown High School’s guidance office. To be eligible for the college grant, students must be graduating seniors and residents of Jamestown. More...

A celebration of the Jamestown community will be at the center of a special worship on Sunday, May 15, at Central Baptist Church. The 9:30 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, May 12, 1911 More...

Monday, May 16 6 p.m., the Town Council meets as the Water and Sewer Commissioners at Town Hall 7 p.m., the Town Council meets at Town Hall Wednesday, May 18 7 p.m., the Planning Commission meets at Town Hall Thursday, May 19 More...

In last week’s article — “Father of son killed in car crash delivers powerful lecture” — it was incorrectly reported who sponsored the event. More...

Fire Runs May 3, 5:12 p.m., Engine 1, Engine 3 and Rescue 1 were dispatched to Route 138E for a motor vehicle accident with injuries. May 5, 8:13 a.m., Car 1, Car 3 and Engine 2 were sent to North Road for a box alarm. More...