True North Theatre Company will bring its production of “An Iliad” to Jamestown Arts Center on Saturday, Dec. 13, offering a modern retelling of Homer’s ancient epic that connects the battles of Troy to present-day conflicts. The performance runs from 4 to 6 p.m. at the arts center, 18 Valley St. Tickets are $15 and […]
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What Sold: A look at 21 recent sales across Newport County to round out August (Aug. 25 – 29)
Last week’s “What Sold” is highlighted by a $10,000,000 transaction in Jamestown at 2 Fort Wetherill Road, one of the largest residential sales we’ve seen statewide this year, along with 21 total residential closings published in the statewide MLS. From high-end estates to more modest single-family homes and condominiums, the sales reflect the full range […]
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What Sold: A look at 14 recent property sales in Newport County (Aug. 4 – 8)
August is always a transitional month in coastal Rhode Island. Between back-to-school preparations, late-summer vacations, and steady tourism in our towns, it’s easy to assume the real estate market slows down. The reality is that well-prepared and appropriately priced properties are still moving quickly, and in some cases, faster than many might expect. According to […]
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Woman, dog rescued from rocks at Beavertail State Park
JAMESTOWN, R.I. — A woman and her dog were rescued from rocks at Beavertail State Park Wednesday morning after becoming trapped between parking lots 1 and 2, according to the Jamestown Volunteer Fire Department. The fire alarm was received at 10:21 a.m., alerting crews to the situation at the popular coastal destination. First-arriving companies made […]
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New affordable housing complex opens in Jamestown’s downtown
A new affordable housing complex opened its doors in downtown Jamestown today, marking the completion of an innovative pilot project designed to serve individuals and families with low to moderate incomes, including those with disabilities. The 2 Hammett Court development, a partnership between nonprofits Looking Upwards and SWAP, features 12 affordable and accessible apartments created […]
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Jamestown Updates Parking Rules: Longer limits, higher fines
Jamestown’s Town Council has given the green light to some changes in parking regulations. They’re extending time limits and increasing fines in key areas around town. The council approved these tweaks to town ordinances on Monday(June 16). Now, you can park for three hours instead of two in certain areas. This includes parts of Conanicus […]
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On the market: A look at 43 homes hosting Open Houses this weekend (May 10 – 11)
As we head into the heart of the Spring market and Mother’s Day weekend, 43 properties across Newport County are opening their doors to prospective buyers this weekend. From first-time purchases to second homes and investment opportunities, there’s no shortage of options for active buyers but there’s even more opportunity for sellers and homeowners considering […]
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Jamestown Arts Center to host Summer Soirée on June 28
The Annual Summer Soirée celebrates the Jamestown Arts Center and opens the exhibition Canaries in the Coal Mine: Where have all the birds gone? with a gala fundraising event on Saturday, June 28 from 6-10pm. The 13th annual Summer Soirée is the Jamestown Arts Center’s signature event, providing an unforgettable evening of art, culinary delights, and community. Attendees are invited to […]
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Jamestown Arts Center to host film screening, panel discussion centered around ‘Best Judgment: Ladd School Lessons’
The Jamestown Arts Center (JAC) has announced that it has received funding from Rhode Island Humanities for its upcoming film screening and panel discussion, Perspectives in Progress: Disability Advocacy 32 Years After the Ladd School. The event will take place on Thursday, February 13, at 6:30 pm and is free and open to all. Perspectives in Progress will feature a screening […]
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Jamestown Police Officer dodges close call during traffic stop on Route 138
A Jamestown police officer’s sharp instincts kept him out of harm’s way during a recent roadside incident. Officer Liam Robberson was talking to a driver on Route 138 when a car came barreling towards him. Robberson jumped to safety just in time, then chased down and caught the reckless driver. The Jamestown Police Department shared […]
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“Our Town: Jamestown Part II” set for community screening
Rhode Island PBS and The Public’s Radio are hosting a community screening of “Our Town: Jamestown Part II” on December 3 at the Jamestown Arts Center. The documentary, set to air on December 11 at 8 p.m., is the second part of a series about the island community. Interested in attending? You can sign up […]
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Home on Fly Jib Court in Jamestown fetches $3.9 million
Lila Delman Compass today announced the sale of 25 Fly Jib Court in Jamestown for $3,900,000. Bob Bailey of Lila Delman Compass’ Jamestown office represented the seller in this transaction. According to Lila Delman Compass, the contemporary home, recently redesigned and renovated by the award-winning Sweenor Builders, is situated on 3+ acres overlooking Narragansett Bay. […]
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Jamestown Arts Center to host Autumn Arts Open House on Oct. 20
Celebrate Fall with the Jamestown Arts Center during the annual Autumn Arts Open House on Sunday, October 20, from 1 to 4 p.m. Participate in make-and-take art activities for all ages, check out artist demonstrations in the studios, enjoy seasonal refreshments, and more. “This free, all ages event is a great way to explore the JAC […]
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What’s in Season: In August, find eggplant, peppers, ground cherries, and donut peaches at the Jamestown Farmer’s Market
August 4-10 marked the 25th annual National Farmers Market Week. Marked by a proclamation by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) each year, National Farmers Market Week celebrates the role of local farms and farmers markets in the United States food system. The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RI DEM) acknowledged the celebratory […]
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Celebrate Ukraine’s Independence Day with the Sunflower Family Festival in Jamestown on Aug. 24
The 3rd Annual Sunflower Family Festival in Jamestown, R.I., will honor Ukraine’s Independence Day while marking the end of summer in southern Rhode Island. The event, scheduled for Aug. 24 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., promises a day filled with live music, food, crafts, and activities for all ages. Held at Lawn School on […]
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Rhode Island PBS invites Jamestown residents to participate in creating ‘Our Town: Jamestown’
Today, Rhode Island PBS announced Jamestown as the next stop for its Our Town documentary series and community project. Residents, business owners, organizations, and schools with stories to share about Jamestown are invited to volunteer as filmmakers and storytellers for the documentary. Part documentary film, community-building initiative, and fundraising effort, each edition of the Our […]
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On The Market – Newport County open houses this weekend: Jan. 27 – 28
As we stride into the final weekend of January 2024, the Newport County real estate market will be offering only 13 open houses for homebuyers over the next two days. While the active market and trend of demand persists, our area does not have nearly enough inventory to satisfy the large pool of qualified buyers […]
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Looking Upwards, Officials kick off construction of 2 Hammett Court, an affordable housing development in Jamestown
Submitted by Looking Upwards Looking Upwards and its collaborating partner, SWAP, Inc., along with federal, state, and local officials, kicked off construction on Monday, January 22, on 2 Hammett Court, the repurposing of a commercial building into specially designed accessible and affordable apartments in Jamestown’s downtown. An innovative pilot, 2 Hammett Court, will provide opportunities […]
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Jamestown police investigating Matos campaign for alleged signature fraud
by Nancy Lavin, Rhode Island CurrentJuly 18, 2023 The Jamestown Police Department is investigating potentially fake signatures submitted by Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos’ campaign in the 1st Congressional District race. The police investigation was spurred by the island community’s Board of Canvassers, which asked police to look into the signatures on a candidate’s nomination papers […]
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Kennedy Center Award Winner, Cary Morin Duo, to take the stage at Jamestown Arts Center on May 12
at Jamestown Arts Center Friday, May 12 The Jamestown Arts Center welcomes Newport Live with its Indigenous Voices Series, presenting Kennedy Center Award Winner, the Cary Morin Duo. The recipient of numerous awards and accolades, Cary Morin is an internationally touring musician and has played at renowned venues including the Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, Paris […]
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Zeek’s Creek Bait & Tackle Fish Market in Jamestown listed for sale
The iconic Zeek’s Creek Bait & Tackle Fish Market in Jamestown is being offered for sale for the first time in 37 years. The waterfront business, which is located at 194 North Road in Jamestown, was listed this week for $799,900. Property Listing “Jamestown waterfront business – The iconic Zeek’s Creek Bait & Tackle Fish […]
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Jamestown’s William Pierce named to the President’s List at Western New England University
Jamestown resident William Pierce has been named to Western New England University’s President’s List for the Fall 2022 semester. Pierce, who is working toward a BSE in Mechanical Engineering, is one of over 500 students who achieved this mark of academic excellence. Students are named to the President’s List for achieving a semester grade point […]
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Jamestown Arts Center to host screening of ‘No Time to Fail’
The Jamestown Arts Center will host the screening of No Time to Fail, a timely documentary based on Rhode Island’s local election administrators who worked around the clock to secure the vote. No Time to Fail screens on Thursday, March 9 at 7 pm; a Q+A with Co-Director and Cranston, RI native Sara Archambault will […]
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Artist & Researcher to reveal the inspiration behind ‘Six of the First’ sculpture in Jamestown
Artwork told a powerful story in Jamestown in 2022. The sculpture “Six of the First,” installed at East Ferry during the Outdoor Arts Biennial (July-October), paid tribute to some of the earliest recorded Africans brought to Newport County shores. Depicted are six women who were among the human cargo aboard the slave ship Jolly Bachelor […]
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Legislation introduced that would allow the Town of Jamestown to give a tax break to volunteer firefighters
STATE HOUSE –Sen. Dawn Euer and Rep. Alex Finkelman have introduced legislation that would allow the town of Jamestown to give a tax break to volunteer firefighters. “Our neighbors on the volunteer fire department are true heroes,” said Senator Euer (D-Dist. 13, Newport, Jamestown). “This was demonstrated again so clearly last weekend when they extinguished a structure […]
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Jamestown’s McKensie Lennon recognized by Lasell University for outstanding collaboration
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, taught by Professor Pamela Naab. Lennon, who is majoring in Psychology, was selected as one of the three best people to work with in this […]
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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 Sotheby’s International Realty, represented the seller. Steven Sitrin of William Raveis Inspire represented the buyer. According to data available from Rhode Island Statewide Multiple Listing […]
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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 at the Jamestown Arts Center. Resurfacing, curated by Brooke Erin Goldstein, explores how the two artists use fiber art in unexpected ways; working intuitively and […]
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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 trade. The Jamestown Town Council approved a resolution this week in memory of the family of Betty Martin and “all who suffered the brutalities and injustice of […]
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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 to the public. ERICD District Manager, Sara Churgin, said, “All are welcome to learn about the programs and practices on the farm! This is […]
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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, this weekend. Throughout the summer, Jamestown Newport Ferry will offer express service to special Newport events such as the Folk and Jazz Festivals, the International […]
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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 business, insurance, and finance background and cited environmental protection, improving education, and bolstering our economy as the issues he will most focus on. State Rep. […]
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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 planet. On Friday, April 29 at 7 pm, the film’s Co-director, Producer, and Jamestown, RI, resident Lindsay Richardson will be joined by Jamestown farmers Bob […]
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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 for the upcoming exhibition RAW: Reassessment and Wonder at the Jamestown Arts Center (JAC). Tyler Arment, Donna Bassin, Linda Behar, Ana Flores, Noah Fox, Dena […]
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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 & Technology Committee Chairwoman Deborah Ruggiero is urging passage of her legislation to strategically cultivate expanded broadband service statewide. The legislation (2022-H 7083) would create a […]
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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 tremendous additions to our growing marina portfolio and are prime examples of the types of properties we seek to acquire,” said Robert Leven, Chief Investment […]
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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 and support the work of artists and artisans during the two-day annual Holiday Arts Market at the JAC (18 Valley Street in Jamestown) on Friday, […]
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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 outdoor program hosted in partnership with the Town of Jamestown and the Jamestown Historical Society will be held Saturday, May 22 from 12 noon-1pm on […]
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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 Lighthouse in Jamestown and Watch Hill Light in Westerly. Both are now being made available at no cost to eligible entities. Beavertail Lighthouse in Jamestown […]
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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: Aboudia and Frédéric Bruly Bouabré is a juxtaposition of two African artists from the Ivory Coast. Separated by six decades of cultural history, Aboudia and […]
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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 curated summer exhibition planned for the Jamestown Arts Center called, Spacing Out: Expanding the Field of Vision but the outdoor art component will also relate […]
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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; WHEN: Wednesday, January 6, 7:30 – 8:30 pm WHAT: JAC Talk with Martin Keen (2nd Edition) DETAILS: A 30 minute virtual Artists Talk followed […]
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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 Jamestown tells us that the restaurant will provide free meals to Jamestown residents who are elderly, immunocompromised or have special needs. Pick-up will be at […]
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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 celebration of the JAC’s 10th Anniversary, the Outdoor Arts Experience will feature a temporary exhibit of ten artworks at locations throughout Conanicut Island, plus an […]
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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 Bristol Counties9:30 am – Building a Data-Driven Culture presented by Trilix at Innovate Newport1 pm – Admissions Campus Tour at IYRS3:30 pm – Teens: Silent Book Club at Newport Public Library4:30 […]
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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 of an Iraq war veteran which becomes more complicated when a Syrian refugee family moves in next door. Run time is 15 minutes. After the […]
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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 (Capacity: 208 passengers)Saturday (Oct. 26) – Navigator (Capacity: 490 passengers)Sunday (Oct. 27) – Star Pride (Capacity: 208 passengers) You might also like; Trinity Church’s annual […]