Ryan Gibbs

Herons, ospreys, mergansers and owls are among the feathered photographs that are roosting at the Jamestown Philomenian Library through the work of a Middletown man. Photographs by Michael Day will be displayed on North Road through Thursday, April 30. Day, who was raised on Aquidneck Island, is a retired professor of English at Northern Illinois University. His wildlife photographs feature […]

Although it took Jamestown filmmaker Rebecca Miller about a year to produce her documentary, “Robert Flaherty Look Again: The John Howard Benson Film,” in a way, it has taken more than a half century to reach the big screen. “Look Again” will be screened at 4 p.m. Sunday, April 26, at the Jamestown Arts Center, 18 Valley St. Admission is […]

The renovations to the West Street senior center are continuing as scheduled, with work both on time and budget. Town Administrator Ed Mello said the subcontractors were in the building last week working on plumbing, HVAC, electrical and fire alarm systems. Once the mechanical work is complete, Mello said the subcontractors will then work on insulation, drywall, flooring and paint […]

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, […]