Members of the Project-based Learning class at the Lawn Avenue School could not have ordered a more perfect day for the last public event of the 2007 season at Watson Farm. The seventh and eighth graders created a scavenger hunt as their first assignment in the new class, a recent addition to the curriculum, to coincide with the season's end at the local farm. More...

Jamestowners do not follow the pack, at least when it comes to giving money to presidential candidates. A recent campaign finance report by the Washington Post details the contributions made by Jamestown residents to presidential candidates. The figures were obtained from filings with the Federal Election Commission. More...

Another fall recreation season for the Jamestown Soccer Association came to an end on Oct. 27. Under the looming threat of very stormy skies, a hardy group of players, coaches and parents all came out to finish the season in style. More...

Without a doubt, we are well ensconced in a virtual age. Sometimes I think the virtual part is not always on the computer. Things are often not what they appear to be, but nonetheless exist. More...

Veterans' service honored Sunday The island's veterans groups will commemorate Veterans Day on Sunday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. at East Ferry Memorial Square. The keynote speaker will be retired Navy Capt. Cliff Largess, who will discuss the history of the day that was initially established as Armistice Day, which remembered the signing of the treaty that ended World War I. More...

Rhode Island's ballet theatre has added several new members to its ranks. Admission to the company for pre-professional ballet dancers between the ages of 9 and 18 is through juried audition only. Maya Savastano, of Jamestown, passed her audition on Oct. 27. More...

Thursday Nov. 8 Alcoholics Anonymous, St. Matthew's Church, 5:30 p.m. Chair Yoga, Central Baptist Church, 5-6 p.m., fee Hatha Yoga Basics, Central Baptist Church, 6:15-7:45 p.m., fee Pilates, 32 Pemberton Ave., 6 p.m. More...

Veterans Day is coming up on Sunday. But, what is it all about? We asked islander Tom Bailey, an Air Force lieutenant colonel, if he would give us his thoughts on the holiday. Here is his reply: "Several years ago, on a cold, rainy November morning in France, Veterans Day took on new meaning for me. More...

The news of 10 and 15 years ago is from the Jamestown Press. The news of 100 years ago came from the collection of the Newport Historical Society. 100 years ago From the Newport Daily News, November 4, 1907 The numerous fishing parties from Newport which visited the rocks at Beavertail and the Dumplings yesterday, returned with more catches of tautog. More...

Norman E. Lawrence Sr., 78, of Beacon Avenue, passed away Saturday, Nov. 3, 2007 at Newport Hospital. He was the beloved husband of the late Lucille K. (Avery) Lawrence for 60 years. Born in West Warwick, he was a son of the late Walter and Minnie (Rogers) Lawrence. More...

Building permits Bill and Susan Pratt received a permit on Oct. 30 to construct a dormer and second floor as per plans at 101 Longfellow Rd., work estimated to cost $70,000. Michael and Debra Harrington received a permit on Oct. 31 construct a new residence with attached garage at 20 Walnut St., work estimated to cost $1,320,000. More...

CITATION STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT PETITION TO FORECLOSE TAX LIEN N. M. No. 2007-0564 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, AND TO ALBERT T. More...