It’s pumpkin time at the farm stand at Hodgkiss Farm on North Main Road. The bright orange pumpkins are available at several locations around the island. More...
Although there has been a sense of serenity recently between the state Coastal Resources Management Council and PBH Realty over six freshwater wetland violations at Jamestown Vineyards, representatives for PBH Realty said that no harm was done to the More...
The Daybreak mansion at 330 East Shore Road fetched a selling price of $6.4 million, according to Lila Delman Real Estate listing agent Cynthia Moretti. More...
U.S. Congressman David Cicilline, the U.S. representative of Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District, was in Jamestown on Sept. 17 for a fundraising event to benefit his reelection campaign. More...
The Department of Environmental Management announced that test results from 113 mosquito pools, or samples, from 38 traps set statewide during the week of Sept. 12 are confirmed negative for both West Nile virus and eastern equine encephalitis (EEE). More...
The Jamestown Philomenian Library will host a film screening and book signing with Thavi Phrasavath, an Academy Award nominee and Emmy Award winner, on Wednesday, Oct. 5, at 6 p.m. More...
The Jamestown Arts Center will begin an intermediate pottery course on Thursday, Sept. 29, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Students that have mastered basic techniques such as centering and making simple forms on the wheel will build on that experience. More...
The Jamestown Philomenian Library’s Lego club will meet on Thursday, Oct. 27, from 3 to 4 p.m. at the library. The club will also meet Nov. 17 and Dec. 22. More...
“R ichard III,” William Shakespeare’s most vicious villain on a quest for power, comes to the Jamestown Arts Center Monday night, Oct. 3, at 7:30. More...
Fire Runs Sept. 20, 5:26 p.m., Engine 3, Car 1 and Car 4 were dispatched to Fort Wetherill for an accidental alarm activation. Sept. 21, 7:24 p.m., Ladder 1, Engine 3, Engine 1 and Car 2 were sent to Fort Wetherill Road for an alarm. Sept. More...
Building permits Charles Schmidt received a permit Sept. 26 to cut and remodel interior of home, add three-floor observation room, replace windows and siding, and add deck to east side at 8 Clarke’s Village Road. More...
An autopsy report was recently released by the Connecticut medical examiner that said the death of Ryan O’Loughlin – who died after an altercation with Westerly police officers while Jamestown’s new police chief, Edward Mello, was s More...
As part of the Jamestown Community Comprehensive Plan update, the Planning Commission discussed the build-out analysis of the town to determine whether the public facilities can meet the future town population at its Sept. 21 meeting. More...
The Conanicut Island Land Trust will host its biannual celebration of open space in Jamestown this Saturday, Oct. 1, at the Godena Farm on North Road. More...
The Jamestown Press invites readers’ letters about issues of local concern. Letters are limited to 500 words in length and should include a daytime telephone number for verification. Your letters may be e-mailed to News@ JamestownPress.com. More...
What closet does Councilor Bowen live in that he doesn’t understand the financial crisis all around us? It looks as though the nation and state are spiraling down into a double dip recession. 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, Sept. 29, 1911 More...
This time of year pumpkins are appearing in stores in the annual run up to Halloween, but there are far more varieties of tasty winter squash than just pumpkins. More...
Dolores M. Christman (Guimarey), 81, of Windsor Street, passed away peacefully on Sept. 21, 2011, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Arthur J. Christman for 60 years. More...