In each new edition of "What Color Is Your Parachute?" Nelson Bolles reminds us that the person who gets the job isn't always the one who will do the best work. It's the prospect who comes out on top in the interview. More...

We've been arguing about where to build a new highway garage for an eternity. The debate over location and funding has relegated the town's public works employees to a dilapidated facility that most would consider less than tolerable. More...

Congratulations to John Ragland for alternate rank in the statewide spelling bee. He has achieved distinction. What an honor! Virginia Perry      Jamestown More...

Last Saturday night, 180 lucky people were treated to an incredible evening of song, laughter and good food as we honored the contributions Mary Wright has made to our community. More...

The Rocket Dawgz are going to hang up their fireworks after this July 4, but we hope to go out with a bang! The Dawgz have blown up your money for 12 years and want to say thanks in a big way, by blowing up more of your money! More...

Newport Hospital will hold an information session for students who wish to volunteer at the hospital during summer vacation on Wednesday, April 18, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. More...

The children's department of the Jamestown library will present a sing-along for babies and preschoolers and their caregivers with Kathy Fitzgerald on Wednesday, April 11, at 10:30 a.m. This free program will be held in the library meeting hall. More...

School report night rescheduled The school report night originally scheduled for Wednesday, March 28, has been rescheduled for Wednesday, April 11, at 7 p.m. in the Melrose school multi purpose room. More...

The news of 10 and 15 years ago is from the Jamestown Press. The news of 100 years ago from the Newport Daily News came from the collection of the Newport Historical Society. More...

Building permits Portia Little received a permit on March 27 to install three replacement windows at 33 Friendship St., work estimated to cost $1,862. Kenneth R. More...

Monday, April 9 7 p.m., library, the Town Council meets. Tuesday, April 10 7 p.m., Fort Wetherill, the Conservation Commission has their regular monthly meeting. More...

Fire runs 6:45 p.m., March 18, Car 1, EMS 1, and Special Services 1 were dispatched to Route 138 eastbound to search for a person in the water. More...