Last week the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority announced measures designed to improve safety on the Newport Pell Bridge.  The announcement came in wake of two recently fatal head-on traffic accidents that have prompted people to questi More...

The Taxpayers Association of Jamestown will host a meet and greet with Town Administrator Kevin Paicos on Wednesday, Jan. 29, at 6:30 p.m. at the senior center. More...

Lawn School eighth-graders will sponsor a pasta supper and silent auction on Friday, Feb. 7, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Melrose School. Tickets costs $10. There is a $5 discount for children under 10 years old. More...

Scottish country dancing will be held at the senior center on Friday, Jan. 24, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. No experience or partner is necessary. Dancers should wear soft-soled shoes. Jamestowners Christine Ariel and B.J. Whitehouse will lead the tutorial. 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, Jan. 16, 1914  More...

From Jan. 14 to Jan. 20, the Jamestown Police Department responded to 416 calls for service, resulting in 232 security checks of vacant homes, businesses and public buildings.  More...

Building permits  William and Isabel Storey received a permit Dec. 11 to remodel a bathroom at 4 Prudence Lane. Work estimated to cost $12,000.  Robert and Nancy Mathieu received a permit Dec. More...