March 8 will be a notable day for many Jamestowners planning to vote in the state’s presidential preference primary. More...

Work on Jamestown’s Comprehensive Community Plan is progressing, according to Town Planner Lisa Bryer. More...

Sarah Devries (second from left) from Potter League for Animals recently accepted a $56 donation from islanders Ela Gamble (from left), Lindsey Broomhead and Maya Gamble. More...

Whenever election time comes around, many of us fantasize about how we would solve the country’s problems if we were in charge. More...

There will be free blood pressure screenings at the Jamestown EMS barn at 11 Knowles Court on Sundays from 1 to 3 p.m. More...

Magician Mat Franco will perform on Thursday, Feb. 23, from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Jamestown Philomenian Library. Franco will provide a “high-energy show” complete with magic, music, spontaneous humor and audience participation. More...

The Jamestown Yacht Club is now accepting applications for its Joshua Wadsworth Leonard Memorial Sailing Scholarship, which is eligible for children between the ages of 8 and 14. 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, Feb. 23, 1912 More...

In 1676, less than 20 years after selling Conanicut Island, the Narragansett were virtually destroyed in King Philip’s War. More...

Fire runs Feb. 15, 7 p.m., all units turned out to the station for drill. Feb. More...

Multiple charges • Makiel Nunes, 18, of Butternut Drive, North Kingstown, Jacqueline Glassie, 21, of High Street, Jamestown, and a 17-yearold male juvenile from Jamestown were charged Feb. More...

John “Jack” William Summa was born at 9 p.m. on Dec. 20 at Newport Hospital. His parents are Caroline and Greg Summa of Summer Street. Jack will join his proud siblings, Sam and Elizabeth. More...