Betty Hubbard (née Lundberg) passed away July 6, 2026, in Mystic, Conn. She was born in South Bend, Ind., in April 1935. Her family moved to New Jersey and then Connecticut, where she graduated with ...

After the ad hoc committee tasked with assessing Fort Getty submitted its report to the town council, it was decided the town should research the financial feasibility of operating a 62-site RV park ...

Jamestown will celebrate 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence with live music and fireworks from 7-9:30 p.m. Thursday, July 9. The event to commemorate Independence Day at ...

The most visited landmark in Jamestown needs its windows replaced. Construction at the Beavertail Lighthouse, however, is never a cheap endeavor. The estimated cost to replace 33 windows is between ...

A man who was raised by farmers in the West has been hired to oversee the Jamestown Community Farm. Greg Godsey was appointed manager by the farm’s board of directors at its June 23 meeting. The ...

There will be a sound bath at 6:30 p.m. Friday, July 10, at Beavertail State Park, 800 Beavertail Road. The family-friendly sound bath, which is peaceful evening while listening to the gentle sounds ...

We have made an executive decision to reschedule the Jamestown Independence Day Weekend fireworks for Thursday July 9th at 9pm. Music will begin at 7pm at East Ferry Veteran’s Square. Please pass the ...

Town Administrator Ed Mello has been directed to study the financial feasibility of operating a trailer park at Fort Getty with 62 sites, which is 13 fewer than today. The town council met Monday to ...

The tourism bureau for Newport and Bristol counties is sharing stories of people in the nine cities and towns comprising that region, and a Jamestown couple is the first to be profiled. Jennifer and ...

Voters in Jamestown will have four unopposed candidates on the ballot in November as the expiring seats for school committee, town moderator and state representative will be uncontested. There will be ...

Jamestown has grown and evolved over the 20 years I’ve lived here, and with that growth comes a responsibility to ensure public assets like Fort Getty serve the entire community year-round. Gathering ...

A kick in the head: To have an unexpected setback, a harsh disappointment or a shocking surprise, it likely originated as an American slang hyperbole, comparing a devastating event to the physical ...