From the Rocket ‘hogs Facebook page:   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 word and share this news. Thank you all for your understanding and cooperation. The Rocket ‘hogs ! The post Fireworks postponed until Thursday, July 9 first appeared on Jamestown Press.

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 pain and disorientation of being violently kicked. It was immortalized in popular culture by the 1960 Dean Martin hit song “Ain’t That a Kick in the Head.” The post Phrase of the week first appeared on Jamestown Press.

Mary Glackin’s child was misidentified in the story “49 graduate Lawn” published in the June 25 edition. Her daughter, Elliot, gave the official address from the middle school’s class of 2026. We regret the error. The post CORRECTION first appeared on Jamestown Press.

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 David Clancy are featured on Deep Blue, Discover Newport’s new online magazine that takes “a deep dive into the people and places” of the two counties. […] The post Glassblowers touted by tourism group first appeared on Jamestown Press.

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 primaries in September, however, for town council, state senator, U.S. Senate and U.S. House. Democrat Mary Glackin is the only incumbent running for a two-year term on the town […] The post 8 candidates to vie for town council first appeared on Jamestown Press.

Celebrating the semiquincentennial of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in Jamestown will be expansive, explosive and expensive. The rockets’ red glare from the annual fireworks display will begin illuminating the nighttime sky at 9 p.m. Monday, July 6. The fireworks, which will be launched from a barge off East Ferry, will commemorate 250 years since the Founding Fathers […] The post Semiquincentennial to be celebrated with fireworks Monday first appeared on Jamestown Press