“Deer do not respond well to pressure,” Wildlife Committee member and Acting Police Chief Lieutenant William Donovan said at the Wildlife Committee meeting on Nov. 10. More...
The South County Museum will celebrate Thanksgiving Weekend and the coming of winter with a three-night fund-raising extravaganza featuring sleighs, sleds, skates, arts, music, and entertainment. More...
By Ginger Holland
HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR: Planning is underway for another exciting and always-eagerly-anticipated Holiday Craft Fair. More...
Gentlemen, the “season” is fast approaching, and it is time to start thinking about that special gift for your spouse, significant other, or whatever you want to call the person with whom you enjoy spending an occasional romantic moment. More...
The annual meeting of the Seamen’s Church Institute will be held Friday, Nov. 18, at the Institute, 18 Market Square, Newport, with a welcoming reception from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., followed by a business meeting at 6:45 p.m. More...
“Holiday Festival of Song,” is the title of the Jamestown Community Chorus’ upcoming performance, which will be held on Saturday, Dec. 10, and Sunday, Dec. 11, at the Central Baptist Church. More...
The drama club at North Kingstown High School will perform the comedy “You Can’t Take It With You” the weekend of Nov. 18, 19, and 20 at the high school auditorium. More...
Woman picked up on warrant Georgiana Smith, 48, of 79 Neptune St. was picked up Nov. 11 on a district court warrant for failing to appear in court for a second time. More...
Students in grade 6 recently participated in the Lions Club International Peace Poster Contest, painting on the theme of “Peace without Borders.” Contest winners included front row, from left Shay Reilly, second place, Georgia Wright, first place, an More...
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...
The Pumpkin Spooktacular was a tremendous success. We had approximately 385 spectators come and view over 170 carved pumpkins on the Friday and Saturday before Halloween. More...
The Jamestown Emergency Medical Services will sponsor a blood drive on Monday, Nov. 21, from 2:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Holy Ghost Hall on Narragansett Avenue. More...
Alyce Dwyer and Mary Moody scared up a victory at the Doubles Halloween Tournament. Partners Maureen McGuirl and Keleigh Sabourin were runners up, and prizes for best costumes went to Rosemary Woodside and Margie Holmes. More...
Chorale. To reserve seats, call 2724862. *** We’re pleased the state police is reportedly cracking down on “aggressive” drivers in the near future. Didn’t they say that about speeders a short while ago?? More...