The SSCV Thialf anchored in the West Passage from a vantage point traveling east on Narragansett Avenue. The ship, which is the second-largest crane ship on Earth, is in Narragansett Bay to switch ...

Two restaurateurs had hoped to have been open by around this time, but while one still is working on it, the other hopeful’s plans have been dashed. Mindy Zhang is waiting on town approvals so she can ...

People should arrive for lunch at 11:30 a.m. Suggested fee is $3. Call 423-2658 for reservations 48 hours in advance. All takeout meals are served with potato chips, milk and choice of three-bean ...

The Audubon Society of Rhode Island, representing our 17,000 members and supporters, strongly opposes any process that would develop Gould Island for recreational or other uses. The Jamestown Town ...

The town has been awarded $500,000, and applied for another $1 million, to improve facilities that cater to senior citizens. The town council was informed about these initiatives during its May 5 ...

The town council has established an ad hoc committee to assess Fort Getty and “ensure that this wonderful place continues to provide enjoyment to citizens and visitors in the future.” The committee, ...

Gov. Dan McKee is urging homeowners to ensure that general contractors and solar retailers are registered with the state before hiring them. There are 10,583 active general contractors. In 2024, the ...

Two presentations have been scheduled to alert the community about the rise in fraudsters working to scam money from Jamestown residents. “We’ve seen a recent uptick in fraud cases locally,” said ...

Armand and Lynne Musumeci, of Capstan Street, sent me a note to express their gratitude to members of the local police and fire departments. These include Police Chief Jamie Campbell, Sgt. Joel ...

Jamestown’s state senator, Dawn Euer, is lobbying for her proposed legislation that would increase the financial transparency of nursing homes to ensure that public funds are used efficiently. “This ...

Due to an error during the uploading process, a draft of the May 15 edition was printed instead of the final, edited product. Among the errors: Page 1: The police ...

The town council voted unanimously to stop using methoprene for the abatement program to combat mosquitoes, The Jamestown Press reported on May 8. The motion to ban the use of the larvicide, however, ...