A month after a Jamestown resident resigned her post as chairwoman of the Rhode Island Ethics Commission, another one has been appointed to the board. Gov. Dan McKee has appointed Jill Harrison to ...

Parking is no longer allowed on the eastern waterfront side of Bay View Drive from Conanicus Avenue north to Davis Street. The town council approved the amended ordinance Monday during a public ...

Government dignitaries at the local, state and federal levels Monday visited 2 Hammett Court to celebrate the launch of a housing development that will support people with disabilities. Looking ...

Jamestown was effectively split into three sections on Monday as more than 2 inches of rain accompanied by 60-mph wind gusts pounded cities and towns along Narragansett Bay. Flooding from storm surges ...

The E-ZPass walk-in center at the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority will now be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. “We’ve extended our hours to give customers more ...

With target shooting prohibited in Jamestown, local outdoorsmen can practice their hobby by driving a half-hour southwest to the shooting range at the Great Swamp Management Area in South Kingstown.

It is with sadness we announce the passing of Ellicott “Tot” Wright, of Jamestown, R.I., at the age of 96. Tot passed peacefully at his home by the sea, with family by his side, after a courageous ...

Looking Upwards, the nonprofit agency in Middletown that operates the Out of the Box Studio, is hosting a “construction kickoff” event for its $5.1 million project at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 22, at 2 ...

There will be no Republicans on the ballot for the second consecutive election for town council. The GOP also will be absent in the races for school committee and town moderator. Eight candidates, ...

A reorganization of the police department through collective bargaining has led to Angela Deneault being named the first captain in the force’s history. Deneault, who will mark her 30th anniversary in ...

The state is negotiating with Greg Zeek’s attorney to purchase his fish market at 194 North Road, according to a spokesman for the Rhode Island Department of Transportation. Charles St. Martin, who ...

The town council has established an ad hoc committee to assess Fort Getty and “ensure that this wonderful place continues to provide enjoyment to citizens and visitors in the future.” The committee, ...