Ryan Gibbs

A country that is considered the cradle of Western civilization and the birthplace of democracy will be studied by students during the 2026-27 year at the local elementary school. The cultural committee at Melrose School selected Greece as its annual topic. The students will learn about the language and mythology of the European country on the Mediterranean, and they also […]

A Jamestown native who now lives more than 500 miles away is building replicas of one of his former hometown's most historic landmarks.

On Tuesday, Andrews McMeel Publishing will release “All Hands on Deck,” the sixth collection of Wilson's “Wallace the Brave” comic strip.

Carly Rae Jepsen returns with an ambitious double album of psych-pop and propulsive club music, inspired by major changes in her life.

The latest gallery at the library will pop out at you. Literally. Wall sculptures and paintings by Natalie Byrne will be on display in the foyer through Oct. 10. Jillian Barber, who has curated the gallery since 1997, said she was “very happy” to provide Byrne with the opportunity for her first solo exhibition. “Her work deserves to be seen,” […]

A new event celebrating local businesses will bring entertainment and activity to downtown Jamestown this weekend. A block party from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, will be centered in the municipal parking lot across the street from the Narragansett Cafe. The free event will feature a beer and wine garden, face painting, food trucks and live music. The […]

A local chef whose compound butter once filled the cooler at McQuade’s will demonstrate how to prepare the garlic-herb product during a free event next week. Chef Brian Halloran will offer the cooking demonstration following a presentation about his two latest two books. The 90-minute program will start at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, at the library. Registration is required […]

Starting in June, every eighth-grader who graduates from Lawn School for the foreseeable future will know how to administer CPR. A new health exploration course will be taught by Eric Bush once a week for nine weeks starting in January. Principal Nate Edmunds said the program not only prepares students for high school by introducing them to career-and-technical education, but […]

The annual Halloween concert by the James­town Community Band is promising to be creepy, kooky, mysterious and spooky for the ninth consecutive year. The band will perform its All-Hallows’ Eve concert at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, at the recre­ation center, 41 Conanicus Ave. Admission is free. There will be treats and the band is encour­aging kids to dress in […]

London rockers World News turn in one of the best jangle pop albums of the decade, full of guitar heroics and catchy melodies.