A sixth grader's enchantment with the likes of the Boston Public Garden has led to plans for Jamestown's first public garden. Inspired by an essay last year by Sydney Keen, 12, now a seventh grader at Lawn Avenue School, a triangular garden at High Street and Conanicus and Walcott Avenues is being spearheaded by the Rotary Club. More...

When I left the governorship in 1995, I did not know Rhode Island history, but I now have been studying, lecturing and teaching it at URI for twelve years. It is by far the best history of the original thirteen colonies, especially in the beginning years. More...

Tie them up, they won't shut up. Yelp, yelp, yelp. Rude wake up calls. Frenetic daily cycles of high, stiletto-like yelps are an unbearably toxic affront to anyone within earshot that isn't deaf. The bottom line is a wrong dog doesn't belong in a civilized neighborhood. A wrong dog disturbs the peace, ergo a wrong dog is against the law. More...

Our crack research department, the Googlamaniacs, dedicated hundreds of nanoseconds to gather statistics on laws that need to be written, but for unknown reasons have never been considered by a lawmaking body. We call the list "Bari's Law" because the ordinances, if passed, would make the world a better place to live according to me. More...

The annual Secret Garden Tour in Newport runs June 15 to 17 in the historic point section. Tour-goers will be treated to several gardens, many tucked-away behind classic Colonials, where they can only be seen on tour days. Friday hours are noon to 5 p.m. The tours are open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. More...

Central Baptist Church will hold a June Festival on Saturday, June 23, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Both live and silent auctions, vintage items, white elephants, a mini flea market, garden perennials, jewelry, craft supplies, and a mix of media will be available. Enjoy chowder, hamburgers, hot dogs and strawberry shortcake for lunch. More...

Thursday June 7 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. Latin Beginner, Community Center, 6:30-7:30 p.m. More...

Thursday, June 14, is Flag Day. It is a holiday many Americans ignore. Others, due primarily to the lack of fanfare and it being an ordinary work day, forget about it until it's too late to participate. We're giving fair notice this year. 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...

John Chasse, 76, of Casa Grande, Ariz. and Jamestown, died April 16, 2007 at home in Casa Grande. He was the husband of Dorothy (Doorley) Chasse for 52 years. Born in West Warwick, he was the son of John and Laura (DeLobbe) Chasse. More...

Simple assault charged David C. Harpool, 18, of 149 Hamilton Ave., was charged June 4 with assaulting an 18-year old male. The victim was walking home from the incident when officers found him and he asked to press charges. Harpool was picked up at 35 Clinton Ave., and taken to the police station where he was held and arraigned. More...

CITATION STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT PETITION TO FORECLOSE TAX LIEN N. M. NO. 07-226 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, AND TO JOSEPH J. More...