Make an effort to think generously about immigration. Despite the hardships they faced, persons emigrating to the USA have made enormous contributions to our country and the world. Immigrants have been our country’s greatest strength. More...

When I was growing up, Rhode Islanders who lived up north (Providence, Cranston, Warwick) would wonder why anyone would want to live on sleepy, boring Jamestown. No malls, no public pools, just an old ferry and a scary bridge. More...

On Aug. 12, we held our fundraiser “Night at the Auction,” and I wanted to thank all of our supporters who helped make this event such a success, especially our event chair Courtney Hunter of Jamestown. More...

I’m writing because there doesn’t seem to be any supervision of the lifeguards at Mackerel Cove. On Aug. 6 around 10:30 a.m. none of the lifeguards were on the beach. They were all out in the parking lot talking to someone. On Aug. More...

The Jamestown Summer Concert Series just wrapped up its 24th consecutive season Sunday at East Ferry Veteran’s Memorial Square with a concert by our very own Jamestown Community Band. More...

Thursday, Aug. 256:15 a.m., yoga, Beavertail State Park8 a.m., Rosary, St. Mark Church8:30 a.m., Mass, St. Mark Church8:30 a.m., Pilates, Jamestown Golf Course10 a.m., gentle flow yoga, Jamestown Golf Course5:30 p.m., Alcoholics Anonymous, St. More...

Favorite songs from past concerts will be featured at the Men’s Chorus of Jamestown’s concert at the senior center in Grange Hall this Saturday, Aug. 27, at 7:30 p.m. More...

Fire Runs Aug. 18, 1:54 p.m., Car 1, Engine 3 and Rescue 1 were sent to the Bay Voyage Inn for a box alarm. Aug. 19, 2:16 p.m., Car 1 and Engine 3 were sent to Conanicus Avenue for an automobile fire alarm. Aug. More...

Building permits Bertil Brodin received a permit July 21 to add a horse stall and a garden shed at 3 Atlantic Circle. Work estimated to cost $2,000. More...

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