Practice makes perfect Trainees Anthony J. Will and Josh Page practice for their professional certification in CPR at the Jamestown Fire Station. Photo by Andrea von Hohenleiten 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, January 28, 1908 (At the town council meeting) the hours of duty of the chief of police were fixed at from 2 to 6 and 7 to 11 p.m. More...

South County Hospital is offering several support groups beginning in February. A postpartum support group to assist new mothers in the first few weeks of breastfeeding will meet Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to noon. Mothers are encouraged to share their ideas and concerns. The group is facilitated by a certified lactation consultant and is free to attend. More...

Image has been a problem for this country since it was first conceived. For some unknown reason, we have always had difficulty presenting a good image of our nation to the rest of the world. For instance, do you think it was difficult for our country's forefathers to sell the concept of "land of the free" to the slaves? More...

Parents are encouraged to register their children for a set of February school vacation programs sponsored by The Friends of the Jamestown Library in cooperation with the Audubon Society. On Wednesday, Feb. 20, from 1 to 2 p.m., the Audubon Society of Rhode Island will present the program "Seasonal Sensations" for children from Kindergarten to grade 2. More...

Dr. Neal Campbell will present an organ recital on Sunday, Feb. 3, at 4 p.m. at Trinity Church, Queen Anne Square, Newport. He will play works by Bach, Frank, Mozart and Friedell. Campbell is the director of music and organist of St. Luke's Church in Darien, Conn. More...

Thursday Jan. 31 Alcoholics Anonymous, St. Matthew's Church, 5:30 p.m. Pilates, 32 Pemberton Ave., 6 p.m., fee Zumba Latin workout, 5:15 to 6 p.m., Jamestown Country Club, fee Sailing Lecture Series, Jamestown library, 7:30 p.m. More...

His leadership, character and perseverance speak to us today - not simply to our political leaders, but to all of us. In observing our political system today, he might wonder whether it inhibits or encourages people of character and vision to engage in it and seek public office. More...

Sheila M. (Gorman) Kraut, 72, of Jamestown, passed away Sunday, Jan. 27, 2008 at Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence. She was the beloved wife of William F. Kraut for 49 years. Born in New Haven, Conn., she was a daughter of the late John P. and Julia (Sugrue) Gorman. More...

Building permits Conanicut Yacht Club received a permit on Jan. 28 to remodel a bath and shower room at 40 Bayview Ave., work estimated to cost $35,000. Electrical permits Evan Hutchingson received a permit on Jan. 22 to replace a meter and install a second ground rodat meter at 1121 North Main Rd., work estimated to cost $1,500. More...

CITATION STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT PETITION TO FORECLOSE TAX LIEN N. M. No. More...