Dorothy “Girlie” Richardson Blythe, 95, of Cleveland, Ga., passed away Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025. Mrs. Blythe was born Oct. 12, 1929, in Newport, R.I., to the late ...

Tickets are on sale for the Jamestown Community Theatre’s five-show production of “Matilda the Musical,” which is scheduled for Nov. 20-23 at the recreation center. Admission is $18 for adults and $12 ...

Firstly, don’t worry about Jamestown being divided; that happened years ago with the new highway that divided the island. Secondly, Jamestown is divided by wealth. The houses that were here 50 years ...

The board of canvassers is planning to pitch amendments to the charter that would recommend a two-phased financial town meeting with an all-day referendum. Republican canvasser Hugh Murphy introduced ...

One of the most heavily attended events in Jamestown annually returns for its fifth consecutive edition after attracting more than 1,500 visitors in 2024. The free event, Fright Night V at Fort Getty, ...

A local couple whose oversight of a historic farm on Fort Getty Road is being honored by Preserve Rhode Island for their stewardship of the property. Jeff and Abby Boal, who purchased Fox Hill Farm in ...

A pregnant skate and comb jellies are among the underwater denizens of Rhode Island that have taken temporary residence on land at Beavertail State Park. The Beavertail Aquarium opened for the season ...

Barring an emergency waiver, the 4 percent cap on the tax levy will be in effect for the 2026-27 fiscal year. The General Assembly recessed the 2025 legislative session without voting on a request by ...

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 ...

There will be no Republicans on the ballot for the second consecutive election for town council. The GOP also will be absent in the races for school committee and town moderator. Eight candidates, ...

A local police officer was named a #HolidayHero by the Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association for his commitment and efforts to keep the community safe. Liam Robberson, who joined the force in ...

Nothing appears suspicious in the death of a man who was found floating Aug. 10 on the western side of Jamestown off the coast of Head’s Beach. “At this stage of the investigation, there are no signs ...