The evolution of governing short-term rentals in single-family homes has momentarily plateaued after nearly 15 years of debate at the highest levels of local government. The consideration of another ...

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 ...

A 20-minute debate on whether to plant arborvitae trees at Eldred Field was the only hurdle cleared before the town council adopted its $32.12 million budget for 2026-27. The councilors during their ...

The attorney general of Rhode Island is suing President Donald Trump for his “unlawful” executive order that attempts to interfere with states’ constitutional authority to administer elections.

Nicola M. (Nick) Kouttab, 82, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at his home in Jamestown. Born in Jerusalem, Palestine, Nick was the son of the late Mitri Kouttab and Katrina Seraphim.

Residents of Jamestown should not be alarmed if they see smoke billowing from Prudence and Dutch islands this spring. The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management will conduct low-severity ...

As your representative in the General Assembly, I am sounding the alarm regarding a developing industrial threat that could forever change the air we breathe and the safety of the waters surrounding ...

To the Jamestown Shores Association, it’s important to be clear: your organization does not have final authority over decisions that affect the broader community regarding matters with environmental, ...

The secretary of state held a lottery to determine the placement of candidates on the ballot for the election in May, The Jamestown Press reported April 10, 1997. The Republicans will be listed first: ...

The school department has partnered with the consultant firm CIVIC to craft “a strategic vision and roadmap for the future of Jamestown’s educational facilities.” The inaugural meeting to develop a 10 ...

A 38-year-old Jamestown woman escaped police custody at Newport Hospital after being arrested Sunday by the Jamestown Police Department. Chief Jamie Campbell said Virginia Allen was pulled over on ...

Newport Hospital’s Noreen Stonor Drexel Birthing Center will remain open, Brown University Health announced Friday. The commitment comes amid doubts regarding the award-winning labor and delivery unit ...