What began as a project to keep a couple of retired guys "out of our wives hair," has resulted in an informative and entertaining documentary that will benefit the island's historical society. Barry Cook and Nicholas Schaus, who are summer residents of the island, met through their wives, who are good friends. More...

With the start of the school year approaching, we find it necessary to express our opposition to a new law that passed in the 2007 legislative session. The law prohibits elementary and middle schools, that have a pupil with an allergy to peanuts or tree nuts, from selling peanut or nut products in their cafeterias. More...

The Jamestown Community Band wants to thank Jim Pemantell for joining the band Sunday evening at the Concert on the Green and narrating our theme of "350 years of Music in Jamestown." We are grateful for how much he added to the mood of the evening. More...

By Sam Bari Against my better judgment, last week I promised to tell this tale. I will probably live to regret it, especially if any members of the assemblage of would-be musicians ever find out that I resurrected their story. More...

The Men's Chorus of Jamestown will present its annual concert on Saturday, Sept. 1. The popular group, formerly known as the Jamestown All-Guy Choir, will present a fun evening of music and just a bit of silliness. The chorus is under the direction of founder B.J. Whitehouse, who is in his fifteenth season. More...

The Jamestown recreation department is offering an art class for children in grades 3 to 6 that will take place on Saturday, Sept. 15, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the community center. The class, called Drawing and Painting Animals, will allow children to paint their pets from photos or create their own fantasy creatures. More...

Thursday Aug. 30 Teen Center Open Rec., community center, 3-6 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous, St. Matthew's church, 5:30 p.m. Gamblers Anonymous, St. Lucy's Church, Middletown, 8 p.m. Friday Aug. More...

Kudos to the East Ferry Deli Girl who came within a few votes Friday night of becoming Miss Teen USA, competing against 50 other young women from throughout the country on an NBC network telecast. Flashing her infectious smile, islander Rochelle Rose looked fabulous in the elimination scenes wearing an evening gown, bathing suit and casual outfits. 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 Patricia A. Donnelly received a permit on Aug. 21 to erect a 10- by 10-foot garden shed at 100 Garboard St., work estimated to cost $2,000. Chris Irby received a permit on Aug. 21 to construct a deck on the southwest corner of a house at 7 Calvert Place, work estimated to cost $1,800. More...

CITATION STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT PETITION TO FORECLOSE TAX LIENN. M. NO. 2007-0420 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, AND TO LORRAINE Y. MOSHER, the unknown heirs of LORRAINE Y. MOSHER, and the unknown devisees of LORRAINE Y. More...