The Jamestown Historical Society’s annual historic house tour weekend is Friday, Sept. 16, and Saturday, Sept. 17. On Friday, a “members only” party will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. More...

Plans to construct a two-bedroom dwelling on a vacant lot on Spindrift Street is one step closer to being realized after the Planning Commission recommended approval to the Zoning Board of Review last week. More...

A fisherman braved the waves brought by Hurricane Katia last week at Beavertail. The hurricane remained offshore and waves attracted surfers to Hull Cove. More...

The Beavertail Lighthouse Museum Association will host a screening of “Nature’s Fury: New England’s Killer Hurricane” on Wednesday, Sept. 21, at 7 p.m. at the Jamestown Philomenian Library. More...

National Museum Day is Saturday, Sept. 24, and the Beavertail Lighthouse Museum Association will commemorate the day with the unveiling of the newly restored 1905 oil storage building. More...

The first concert of the Jamestown Community Piano Association’s upcoming season will be held on Sunday, Sept. 18, at 2 p.m. at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church. More...

Rehearsals for the Jamestown Community Theatre’s presentation of “The Wizard of Oz” began last week, but Anza DiGasper has been singing and memorizing her lines as Dorothy since July when she was selected to play the lead role. More...

Fire Runs Sept. 11, 2:48 a.m., Car 3, Special Services 1, Engine 3, Car 4, Car 2 and Engine 1 were sent to the Jamestown Bridge, west bound, for a truck leaking oil. Sept. More...

Warrant violation William Cregan, 29, of Howland Avenue, was charged Sept. 9 for a warrant violation from 2nd Division District Court in Newport for failure to appear for sentencing, according to police. More...

Thursday, Sept. 15 7 p.m., the School Committee meets at Melrose Avenue School Monday, Sept. 19 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 More...