Week of September 29 The news of 10 and 15 years ago is from the Jamestown Press. The news of 25, 50, 75, and 100 years ago from the Newport Daily News comes from the collection of the Newport Historical Society. More...

There are many islanders who believe that it’s time for the town to do something about the growing deer problem. People complain about deer destroying the vegetation in their yards and argue that deer can be blamed for health problems. More...

You can do it, but is it legal? The town’s Affordable Housing Plan has been approved by the state. I am not an attorney, but neither are the locals who drafted it nor the state bureaucrats who approved it. Will it withstand a court challenge? More...

Osprey is flying south Conanicus, Jamestown’s juvenile osprey from Marsh Meadows that was fitted with a satellite tracking device, has left the island and is heading south. More...

On Wednesday, Oct. More...

St. Matthew’s Parish will hold its annual Blessing of the Animals after the 10 a.m. service on Sunday, Oct. 2, on the front lawn by the old beech tree. Pets of all denominations and their owners are welcome to attend. More...

Thursday Sept. 29 Yoga with Rose Russo, golf course, More...

“ Charged after disturbance Four young men were charged with vandalism and malicious injury to property after a Sept. 24 report of a disturbance on Hull Street. More...