Liam Chapman, 7, foreground, builds a fort in the snow Sunday in his yard on Lincoln Street. His sister, Abby, 9, was building a snowman. Nearly 1.5 feet of snow already has fallen in Jamestown, which ...

John Enright was born in Buffalo, N.Y., in 1945, the fifth of six children in an Irish Catholic household. After 14 years of Catholic schooling, he served stints in semi-pro baseball and the ...

The 2,000-mile-long blizzard that swept across the nation reached the island Sunday and dropped about a foot of snow before departing Jamestown. Nobody lost power, however, and roads were passable by ...

Lisa Bryer, who has led the planning department since 1997, has been recognized for her 28 years of “outstanding service” to Jamestown. The town council at its meeting Monday night unanimously passed ...

Music to your ears sure beats earmuffs. “What better way to spend a chilly Saturday afternoon than a free concert by local musicians at your local library,” librarian Emma Macintyre said. “It’s a ...

Jamestown’s state representative, Alex Finkelman, is co-sponsoring legislation to penalize bullies and protect mothers. The first bill would address bullying in schools by creating a restorative ...

A local eye surgeon is using her first book to let readers know they can set their sights higher by aging with optimism. The book by ophthalmologist Durga Larkin, “Timeless Vision: Empowered Aging ...

Dave St. Coeur, affectionately known as “Saint,” was born July 22, 1953, to David and Jane St. Coeur. He passed away in his home Jan. 2026 in Jamestown, R.I., at the age of 72. A devoted friend, ...

Mounds of snow taller than basketball hoops are scattered across the island after more than a foot fell over the weekend. The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management is suggesting where to ...

The shooting of two dogs in the Jamestown Shores has sparked a meeting between concerned residents and the National Humane Society, The Jamestown Press reported Feb. 10, 1994. Frank Ribardo, who ...

Thomas M. Gillis, of East Greenwich, R.I., passed away peacefully Feb. 2 at the age of 90 surrounded by family. Born Dec. 15, 1935, to Edward and Margaret (Devine) Gillis, Thomas was known to family ...

With the extreme winter months here in Rhode Island, many homeowners are looking for a smarter way to stay comfortable while cutting back on energy usage and taking control of their utility bills.