Child and Family Services has an ideal volunteer opportunity for anyone who loves spending time with small children. Help is especially needed between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. More...

Jamestown is one of six Rhode Island communities ordered Aug. 10 by the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to take steps to stop harmful raw sewage from discharging from municipal pipes and wastewater systems into state waterways. More...

The Newport Navy Choristers are seeking new members in all voice ranges to sing with them for the 2007-2008 musical season. More...

We're deep into summer now and some of the recent days have been true indicators of the power of nature, with temperatures soaring, and then on the other hand, some of them have cooled and comforted us with dry and sunny days. More...

From the oceans of the world to the fate of Conanicut Island, University of Rhode Island professor and Jamestown resident Ted Smayda carries the diversities of the world in his head and his heart. More...

The ladies intermediate tennis class held a round robin tennis tournament on Aug. 7. Winners were Pat Cook and Keleigh Sabourin. The runners-up were Alexa Furtado and Jackie Woodside. More...

Siblings Sofia and Marco Greco-Byrne have to get along well with each other at home, because if they do not, the temptation to retaliate against each other on the Judo mat may be too much for them. More...

There are two different groups with advertisements in this week's Press concerning the town highway facility site debate. Taxpayers for a Sensible Highway Barn is led by Christine Ferguson. Jamestowners for a Town Highway Barn NOW! More...

Tonight at the North Kingstown Town Beach, the crowd-pleasing Toe Jam Puppet Band offers a special brand of hands-on children's entertainment that grown-ups can actually enjoy. More...

Spectators joined in the parade as pushers when an old Jeep, carrying veterans, stalled along the parade route. More...

Median barriers for driver safety on the Claiborne Pell (Newport) Bridge, air-conditioning for toll collectors, town water for all workers, rescue training and crackdown on toll cheaters were topics at the monthly meeting on Aug. More...

BankNewport President and CEO, Thomas W. Kelly, has announced the appointments of two local men to positions as vice presidents of the bank. Mark T. Carnevale was named as vice president, mortgage consultant. More...