Bodacious Dream won the second leg of the Atlantic Cup, crossing the finish line in Newport Harbor on Sunday. This weekend marks the final leg of racing. The Jamestown vessel sits in second overall. More...

Bodacious Dream came home in high style late Sunday night. The Class 40 racing sailboat was the first to arrive in the area, winning the second leg of the Atlantic Cup, the first carbon neutral sailing race in the United States. More...

On May 17, Lawn Avenue School hosted its sixth annual Island Treasures, an educational outreach day that connects students to talented members of the community who share their passions with the children. More...

The Jamestown Medical Fund will sell flags at the annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 28. Flags can be purchased at tables set up along the parade route. Also, several North Kingstown High School students will walk the route selling flags. More...

With the June Festival right around the corner, Central Baptist Church is accepting donations for the June 16 event. Donations may be dropped off at the church from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturdays through June 9. More...

The Jamestown Aquaculture Movement will hold its annual meeting on Friday, June 1, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the home of Phil Larson – 15 Melrose Ave. The guest speaker will be Jonathan Stone, the executive director of Save the Bay. 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, May 24, 1912 More...

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Fire runs May 17, 10:02 a.m., Special Services 1 and Car 1 went to Howland Avenue for water in a basement. May 17, 7 p.m., all units turned out to the fire station for drill. More...

Building permits Valerie Southern received a permit May 5 to strip and reshingle a roof at 43 Clinton Ave. Work estimated to cost $9,400. The town of Jamestown received a permit to swap 12 existing antennas with new ones at 11 Howland St. More...