Virginia Potter Held, born Oct. 28, 1929, in Mendham, N.J., and longtime summer resident of Jamestown, died May 26, 2026, at the age of 96. Dr. Held was a world-renowned moral, social, political and ...

Edward “Ed” J. Beaulieu, 80, of Jamestown, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 17, 2026. He was the beloved husband of Rosia M. (Prezalar) Beaulieu for 56 years. Ed was born in Fall River, Mass., the ...

Work is ongoing at the former Tallulah’s Taqueria at 35 Narragansett Ave. as Sunset Beach Aquaculture and Raw Bar gets ready to open for the season. Tony Pinheiro, who operates his aquafarm from Fort ...

Limited tenures, short-term stays and 17% fewer sites are being proposed for the RV campground by the ad hoc committee empaneled to reimagine Fort Getty. Members of the committee reviewed their ...

A feasibility study of 19 parcels has found that fewer than half of them could be developed into affordable housing. The director of planning and zoning, Nancy Letendre, submitted the report to the ...

The congressional delegation of Rhode Island, in a victory for the Ocean State that should enhance productivity at Quonset, has secured an $11.25 million grant to modernize the Port of Davisville. The ...

In anticipation of Mackerel Cove opening next month, the policy prohibiting tents on the beach is being clarified so visitors know the dos and don’ts of seeking shelter on the sand. Ray DeFalco, ...

The women of Accidental Sisters will be bringing their blend of harmony and heart to both Jamestown and Newport audiences this Mother’s Day weekend, with two concerts that center around the theme, “It ...

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 ...

Emerson DuVally Bessinger, 20, of Jamestown, R.I., died unexpectedly April 12, 2026. Born at Newport Hospital in the middle of a snowstorm to Ramona and Tony Bessinger, he was raised in Newport and ...

Maria C. Pereira, 97, passed away Friday, April 17, 2026. She was the beloved wife of the late Leo V. Pereira. Born in Sao Miguel, Azores, she was the daughter of the late John and Maria (Medeiros) ...

There will be a presentation about the importance of framing artwork at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, at the Jamestown Arts Center. Nor’east Frameworks founder C.F. Hayback will offer guidance on ...