Central Baptist Church in Jamestown is requesting donations of gently used games, books, DVDs, decorative items, jewelry, wooden or wicker furniture and garden equipment for its June Festival. More...

Mother's Day falls on May 13, which is also the 15th wedding anniversary of Susan Baccari and Christopher Varrechione. The day may turn into a zany affair for Baccari, who is the mother of six. More...

The Hi Hat Restaurant and Club in downtown Providence was the venue Monday evening for Motif Magazine's annual Theatre and Music Awards. Jamestown Community Theatre was well-represented by JCT actors, board members and supporters. More...

Recently I celebrated a "milestone," birthday and Heidi at the Secret Garden helped to make the day special by going above and beyond the call of duty. More...

The recent Jamestown Community Chorus spring concert, "Going Home," was enjoyed by so many islanders whose heritage was reflected in the songs and dances performed by the chorus on May 5 and 6 at the Central Baptist Church. More...

I would like to express my appreciation to the members of the Jamestown Public Works Department for their excellent job in repairing the damage to Mackerel Cove beach and Beavertail Road left by the recent storm. More...

Thursday May 10 Beavertail Lighthouse Cleanup, 10 a.m. Alcoholics Anonymous, St. Matthew's church, 5:30 p.m. Yoga Flow with Kim Ferguson, 32 Pemberton Ave., 6-7 p.m. Latin Workout, Community Center, 5:30-6:30 p.m. More...

On May 18, Alice Dunn will graduate with high honors from the CCRI School of Nursing as a registered nurse. More...

The renovation of the interior of the museum has begun! I know some of you have noticed, because I've received a couple of telephone calls asking why the windows were boarded up. If you could see the inside, you'd be even more startled. More...

Building permits Vivian Sugalski received a permit on May 2 to install a 12- by 16-foot shed at 6 Dory St., work estimated to cost $1,000. Arthur H. More...

Larcenies reported + A fisherman reported May 1 that a cooler full of squid was taken from his truck parked on Ft. Getty Road. More...

3:52 p.m., April 29, Engine 3 went to Columbia Avenue for a false alarm. 6:26 a.m., May 1, Truck 15, Car 3 and Engine 3 were sent to Calvert Place for a false alarm. 6:30 p.m., May 3, All units turned out for a training drill at the fire station. More...