Ryan Gibbs

Three local women were honored by the Jamestown Chamber for Commerce for their work to keep neighbors fed during the holidays. Emilie Tamboe, of the fire department’s Community Outreach and Support Team, and Village Hearth owners Lindsay and Stephanie Haigh were recognized for their community service. The women were presented with the award at the chamber’s annual meeting at the […]

A nautically inspired boutique has opened across from the East Ferry waterfront, aiming to elevate women’s fashion in Jamestown. Nauti Girl Boutique opened April 10 at 47 Conanicus Ave., which is next door to East Ferry Deli in the space where All Ashore Cottage Outfitters used to operate. The business is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through […]

Those “I Voted” stickers that people receive after casting their ballots will have a community connection to them during the midterm elections. Students at Lawn School are participating in a contest through May 8 to see who can design the best sticker. Canvassing clerk Keith Ford devised the contest. “I figured the kids could probably get more interested in voting,” […]

A series of photographs on display at the Jamestown Philomenian Library illustrates the impact of climate change along Rhode Island’s coast. The 30 photographs, titled “Climate Conversations,” is sponsored by a group of the same name based in North Kingstown. The exhibition previously was displayed in the members’ hometown library. “Climate change, driven by human-caused greenhouse gas emissions, is causing […]

A local teen’s project to teach new technologies to senior citizens may be chosen for a million-dollar investment next week. Rio VieiraSpears, who is a sophomore at the Met School in Newport, was selected as one of 10 finalists for the Transform R.I. Scholarship, a competition sponsored by Papitto Opportunity Connection. The nonprofit organization asks students annually to submit an […]

Twenty-six years after a photograph captured the Jamestown community in anticipation of the millennium, another group picture has been taken to depict residents on the 250th anniversary of the United States. The photograph was taken May 16 at Fort Getty by Onne van der Wal, who had taken the first group photo in September 1999, which featured about 2,000 residents. […]

Two historic landmarks have opened for the season as they welcome visitors to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States. The Jamestown Museum at 92 Narragansett Ave. and the Jamestown Windmill at 378 North Road opened May 22 with an emphasis on the semiquincentennial. They will operate from 1-4 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Columbus Day. For 2026, […]

Seeds are being sown for the summer at Watson Farm as the Colonial property opens for the season six weeks after a fire destroyed a barn at 455 North Road. The farm will open its gates to the public from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, June 6, for its annual kite-flying day. Families are encouraged to bring their kites, hiking boots and […]

A Woonsocket artist who works in a variety of styles will mark his first solo gallery opening in Jamestown this week. “Be Hueman,” an art show featuring the works of Baye Lo, will have its opening reception at the Out of the Box Gallery on Clinton Avenue at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 11. The event is free to attend. The […]

A landlubber is the newest seasonal resident at the Beavertail Aquarium with the aim to raise awareness of abandoning domesticated animals in the wild. The ball python, which has been named Guapo, or “handsome” in Spanish, will be displayed at the aquarium for the season. The aquarium opened last week and is operated by the Rhode Island Department of Environmental […]