Evan Smith of America Way recently visited New Zealand. In the background is the resort town of Akarora, just outside Christchurch on the South Island of New Zealand. More...
Building permits Sally Gate received a permit Nov. 22 to install a sliding glass door at 60 Capstan Street. Work estimated to cost $6,000. James Butterick received a permit Nov. More...
A few years ago Jamestown Community Farm manager Bob Sutton and Jim Estes of Estes/ Twombly Architects in Newport began discussing the idea of adding a barn to the community farm property. More...
A youth basketball program will start on Saturday, Dec. 3, at Lawn Avenue School. Boys in grades 4 through 6 will play from 9 to 10 a.m.; seventh- and eighth-graders will play from 10 to 11 a.m. More...
The Newport Navy Choristers, under the direction of JoAnn Loewenthal, will present their “Christmas in Song” concert on Friday, Dec. 9, at 7:30 p.m. at St. Lucy’s Church in Middletown. More...
Thursday, Dec. 1 7 p.m., the School Committee will meet at Melrose Avenue School Monday, Dec. 5 7 p.m., the Town Council will meet at Town hall Wednesday, Dec. 7 7 p.m., the Planning Commission will meet at Town Hall More...
Fire Runs Nov. 21, 9:15 p.m., Engine 1, Engine 2, Engine 3, Rescue 1 and Tanker 1 were dispatched to Conanicus Avenue for a wood pile fire. Nov. 23, 8:14 a.m., Car 2 went to Arnold Avenue for an EMS lift assist. Nov. More...
11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on weekdays. Suggested donation is $3. Thursday, Dec. 1 Garden salad, turkey a la king with potatoes, peas and carrots, buttermilk biscuit, diced pears, tuna salad on wheat bread Friday, Dec. 2 More...
Bill Piva served Jamestown as a police officer for 22 years. These days he continues to serve his community, but in a much different role. Piva, a lifelong Jamestown resident, has been the recreation director for the town since 2008. More...
A basketball tournament will be held at the recreation center on Saturday, Dec. 17. There will be two tournaments: one for ninthgraders to adult, and another for fifth- to eighth-graders. Cost is $20 per team, $8 for an individual. More...
The Jamestown Historical Society is seeking information about two remarkable dogs from Jamestown. They are basset hounds, possibly unrelated, named Lord Dempsey and Gibson. More...
Jamestown firefighters (from left) Steve Tiexiera, Evan Katz, Kyle Tiexiera, Mike DeLessio and Gary Largess string lights onto the roof of the fire station on Saturday. More...