Lisa Bryer, who has led the planning department since 1997, has been recognized for her 28 years of “outstanding service” to Jamestown. The town council at its meeting Monday night unanimously passed ...

Now in the wake of its sixth edition, the Narragansett Cafe has been showcasing Jamestown’s talent with an open-mic night every third Wednesday of the month. The cafe, locally known as The Ganny, has ...

The ad hoc committee charged with exploring the future of Fort Getty has been buried knee-deep in data after nearly 1,100 people, including 882 full-time residents, responded to its survey. The ...

Liam Chapman, 7, foreground, builds a fort in the snow Sunday in his yard on Lincoln Street. His sister, Abby, 9, was building a snowman. Nearly 1.5 feet of snow already has fallen in Jamestown, which ...

Members of the Jamestown Teachers Association have voted to support the unions in North Kingstown and Scituate, which are withholding their dues to the National Education Association of Rhode Island, ...

The aquaculture industry in Rhode Island is more robust than ever. The value of aquaculture products was $8.8 million in 2024 with 89 active aquafarms covering 393 acres, including about 70 acres in ...

A local eye surgeon is using her first book to let readers know they can set their sights higher by aging with optimism. The book by ophthalmologist Durga Larkin, “Timeless Vision: Empowered Aging ...

The Jamestown Golf Course is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. weekdays. Seniors should arrive for lunch at 11:30 a.m. Suggested fee is $3. Call 423-2658 for reservations 48 hours in advance. All takeout ...

With the extreme winter months here in Rhode Island, many homeowners are looking for a smarter way to stay comfortable while cutting back on energy usage and taking control of their utility bills.

A project that examined Jamestown’s vulnerable coastline has earned awards for four college students from the Rhode Island chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects. The report by the ...

The shooting of two dogs in the Jamestown Shores has sparked a meeting between concerned residents and the National Humane Society, The Jamestown Press reported Feb. 10, 1994. Frank Ribardo, who ...

Town Administrator Ed Mello intends to propose a $1.8 million bond to replace a 25-year-old ladder truck when he presents his recommended budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year. Mello briefed the town ...