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, ...

Jamestown has received a federal grant of $285,714 to replace the fire department’s supply of self-contained breathing apparatuses, which are considered “critically important” by the International ...

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 ...

Attorney General Peter Neronha announced last week he will retire from politics after his term expires at the end of 2026. The announcement ends months of speculation as to whether Neronha, a longtime ...

Harbormaster Sam Paterson spoke to the Newport Kiwanis Club about Prince Charles’ visit to Rhode Island, The Jamestown Press reported Oct. 10, 1996. Paterson was part of the “hush-hush” help to escort ...

The fire department has identified a 28,000-square-foot plot of land immediately north of 714 North Main Road as the potential site for a second firehouse. The plot at 650 North Main Road is part of ...

There will be a pop-up exhibition of Revolutionary War documents from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 11, at the Jamestown Philomenian Library, 26 North Road. The Friends of Jamestown Seniors is ...

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE JAMESTOWN ZONING BOARD OF REVIEW WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING OCTOBER 28, 2025 AT THE JAMESTOWN TOWN HALL 93 NARRAGANSETT AVENUE, JAMESTOWN, RHODE ISLAND AT 7:00 P.M.