McKensie Lennon, a Lasell University student from Jamestown, Rhode Island, has been recognized by the institution for outstanding collaboration in the fall 2022 semester in their Field Intervention Strategies course, […]
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Home on Decatur Avenue in Jamestown sells for $2.2 million
Mott & Chace Sotheby’s International Realty today announced that the East Passage home at 34 Decatur Avenue has sold for $2,200,000. Nicole Carstensen, a Sales Associate of Mott & Chace […]
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Fiber Artists Kate Barber and Wendy Mueller to Exhibit at the Jamestown Arts Center
By Jamestown Arts Center The work of artists Kate Barber and Wendy Mueller tell a love story with materiality, texture, shape, and color in a new exhibition opening September 8 […]
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Jamestown creates scholarship in memory of slave family it sold
JAMESTOWN, R.I. (AP) — A Rhode Island town has created a scholarship fund and will fly the Juneteenth flag to recognize and begin atoning for its role in the slave […]
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Public invited to tour Jamestown Community Farm on June 15
Eastern Rhode Island Conservation District (ERICD) this week announced that it will host a public farm tour of Jamestown Community Farm on June 15 at 5:30 PM. The free tour is open […]
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Jamestown Newport Ferry has launched for the season
Jamestown Newport Ferry has kicked off its Hop-On Hop-Off season, just in time to transport folks from Jamestown to Newport’s Oyster & Chowder Festival, held at Bowen’s Wharf in Newport, […]
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Alex Finkelman announces candidacy for State Representative in District 74 (Jamestown, Middletown)
Jamestown resident Alex Finkelman today announced his candidacy for State Representative in District 74, seeking to represent Jamestown and parts of Middletown. In a press release, Finkelman touted his small […]
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Jamestown Arts Center to host a film screening of ‘To Which We Belong’
With quiet courage, the farmers and ranchers featured in the award-winning documentary To Which We Belong are improving the health of our soil and sea to save their livelihoods—and our […]
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Jamestown Arts Center announces artists selected for upcoming exhibition RAW: Reassessment and Wonder
Jamestown, R.I. February 8, 2022—In times of turmoil, art and artists facilitate the process of individual and collective healing. This catharsis is reflected in the work of ten artists selected […]
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Rep. Ruggiero bill aims to expand broadband availability, affordability
Press release provided by the Legislative Press and Public Information Bureau With Rhode Island poised to receive over $200 million in federal funding for broadband expansion, House Innovation, Internet & […]
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TPG Hotels, Resorts & Marina acquires Conanicut Marina and Taylor Point Boat Yard
TPG Hotels, Resorts & Marinas today announced the acquisition of Conanicut Marina and the Taylor Point Boat Yard, both located in Jamestown, RI. “Conanicut Marina and Taylor Point Boatyard are […]
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Annual Holiday Arts Market returns to the Jamestown Arts Center December 10 – 11
The Jamestown Arts Center is getting festive with the return of the annual Holiday Arts Market and a new community project on the interactive outdoor mural wall. Celebrate the holidays […]
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Public invited to Slave History Medallion Celebration in Jamestown on Saturday
By Rhode Island Slave History Medallions The Rhode Island Slave History Medallions (RISHM) welcomes the public to celebrate the newly installed slave history marker at East Ferry Wharf in Jamestown. An […]
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Beavertail Lighthouse, Watch Hill Lighthouse are being given away for free
Ever wanted to own a lighthouse? Well if you are an eligible entity here’s your chance. The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) recently issued a Notice of Availability for the Beavertail […]
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Contemporary African art exhibition to open at Jamestown Arts Center
An exhibition of contemporary African art by Frédéric Bruly Bouabré and Aboudia, curated by Ethan Cohen, opens at the Jamestown Arts Center May 8 through June 26, 2021. African Avant-Garde: […]
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10 Newport County Open Houses to check out this weekend (March 5 – 7)
WUN’s Tyler Bernadyn, a licensed realtor with the Fitzpatrick Team at RE/Max Newport gives us 10 open houses to check out this weekend in Newport County. If you are interested […]
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Spacing Out(side): Jamestown Arts Center seeking sculpture and installation proposals for new outdoor exhibition
The Jamestown Arts Center is seeking sculpture and installation proposals for an outdoor exhibition from late June through October 2021. Entitled Spacing Out(side), this outdoor exhibition will relate to the […]
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Jamestown Arts Center will kick off the new year with a new exhibition, outdoor art, and two virtual JAC Talks
The Jamestown Arts Center today announced that it will kick off the New Year with a new exhibition, outdoor art and two virtual JAC Talks. Here are the event details; […]
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Simpatico will offer free lunch to Jamestown residents in need
Pictured: Simpatico Owner and General Manager Amy Barclay and her late husband, Ben, who passed away last year after battling cancer. Amy Barclay, Owner and General Manager of Simpatico on […]
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The Jamestown Arts Center announces artworks selected for the Outdoor Arts Experience 2020
In a press release sent today, the Jamestown Arts Center (JAC) announced the artists selected to exhibit in its upcoming Outdoor Arts Experience (OAE) exhibition, opening late June 2020. In […]
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What’s Up This Weekend: 30+ things to do, live music and entertainment listings
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport, Jamestown, Middletown, and Portsmouth this weekend, enjoy! Friday, November 8th Things To Do Newport Restaurant Week throughout Newport and […]
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Screening of ‘Second Chance Cafe’ coming to the Jamestown Arts Center
The Jamestown Arts Center (JAC) announces film Screening of South County Filmmakers’ latest short film – Second Chance Cafe. The Second Chance Cafe tells the story of the stressed life […]
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What’s Up This Week: 40+ things to do, live music and entertainment listings
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport, Jamestown, Middletown, and Portsmouth this week and weekend, enjoy! Cruise Ship Schedule Friday (Oct. 25) – Start Pride […]
