Henry Pratt was not content to fish from the shore at Saturday's fishing derby. He tried to hook the big one by getting his feet wet. See the fishing derby story on page 15. Photo by Adrienne Downing More...
Three years after voters rejected a proposal to site the town's highway barn facility at Lower Taylor Point, debate has raged among council members and island residents alike over new plans on where to locate the much-needed facility. More...
Bruce W. McIntyre, esq., board counsel of the Rhode Island Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline, a member of the Rhode Island Bar Association House of Delegates and chairman of the Bar's Fee Arbitration Committee, received the Distinguished Service Award at the 95th annual meeting of the Federation of State Medical Boards, More...
In less than four weeks a special election will be held to ask voters to accept or reject the Town Council's proposal to site a highway garage facility (the "Barn") adjacent to the Newport Bridge. The total cost to construct the barn at the bridge location, including purchase of approximately 6,000 square feet of state property, will amount to $1. More...
On behalf of the Jamestown Teen Center, I would like to extend a sincere thank you to the Jamestown Police Department and the Jamestown Police Union (IBPO Local 305) for their sponsorship of the teen center's third annual Six Flags trip on July 10. More...
Over the years, countries have had political differences, settled their arguments one way or another, and have often found enough common ground to become allies. For instance, we founded this country by winning a war with England, which is now one of our strongest trading partners and political supporters. Well . . . they were until a few months ago. More...
Three sessions for making bowls to be used in this fall's Empty Bowls fund-raising event, have been scheduled for August. The sessions will be on Wednesdays, Aug. 8, 15, and 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Melrose Avenue School art room. More...
Mark your calendars for a week full of fun events to commemorate Jamestown's 350th birthday. Week long events • The historic Land Agreement among the purchasers of Conanicut Island will be on display in the Wright Museum in the Jamestown More...
Thursday Aug. 2 Alcoholics Anonymous, St. Matthew's church, 5:30 p.m. George Cooney Music for Children, library, 7 p.m. Gamblers Anonymous, St. Lucy's Church, Middletown, 8 p.m. Friday Aug. More...
Were your descendants part of the original settlers here on Jamestown 350 years ago? Then, we want to hear from you. Tell us your name and your ancestor' s name and anything else we might find of interest concerning that person. 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...
A memorial service for Louise Brendlinger will be held Saturday, Aug. 4, at 2 p.m. at the Central Baptist Church on Narragansett Avenue. Brendlinger, of 178 West Reach Drive in Jamestown, died July 20 at home with her family. She was the wife of Richard Brendlinger and the mother of Tom, Michael and Lisa. More...
Building permits Ken Boyle received a permit on July 24 to build a handicap ramp at 7 Valley St., work estimated to cost $1,200. Dot Norton received a permit on July 24 to construct a 12- by 8-foot shed at 51 Howland Ave., work estimated to cost $2,000. More...
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT PETITION TO FORECLOSE TAX LIEN N. M. NO. 2007-0359 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, AND TO JOHN M. ROSA, IV, the unknown heirs of JOHN M. ROSA, IV, and the unknown devisees of JOHN M. More...
Your Health 2010
Motorists may find bridge crossing easier some day