Actor Chris O'Meara portrays heroic Benedict Arnold in the documentary film "American General" being shot this week at Ft. Getty. O'Meara is aboard the historic replica sloop Providence, which was used for many of the local scenes. See the story on page 9.. Photo by Jeff McDonough More...
The deer herd has increased so much that this year's road kills already exceeds last year's total of 16, and the two months of greatest road kill, November and December, are just getting started. That was how the increase was emphasized Monday at a special meeting of the Town Council on deer hunting More...
At its Nov. 2 meeting, the School Committee had an early discussion of items it wanted to clarify or make decisions about before going into budget sessions that culminate with the school giving the Town Council its budget by March 1, 2007. More...
A new police recruiting program initiated by the managers and administrators of the six communities in Newport County allows candidates to file one application to work as a police officer in any town in the county. More...
It is not all that odd these days to see someone making a movie in Jamestown. But this week was a bit unusual because there were two different movies being created here on the island at the same time. More...
In reference to the closure of Beavertail Road last week due to the storm and, with all due respect to Dr. Robin "Shades of New Orleans," in the Nov. 2 edition of the Press), this is not a new thing. As far back as 1938, it is well documented that this road occasionally washes out. It is or should b More...
Are you one of those people who make every effort to avoid getting junk mail? You do your banking online, and pay all your bills electronically. You never receive a late notice, and won't even give your zip code to Radio Shack, let alone your name and telephone number. More...
Native Rhode Islander, Christina Batastini, a former Stanford University and professional basketball player, will be in Jamestown on Sunday, Nov. 19, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. to run a free basketball clinic for all Jamestown girls in grades 4 through 8. More...
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Two-thirds of island voters cast ballots in Tuesday's election