A workshop to learn to make Ukrainian Pysanky eggs will be held on March 15 at the Jamestown library. Lisa Schipritt will conduct the class, which begins at 3 p.m., and participants will learn the art of Pysanky. There is a $7 material fee and the class is suitable for participants from ages 9 to adult. Those under 12 must be accompanied by an adult guardian. More...

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When I was a kid, the worst age to be was around 14, give or take a year or so. That delicate age was difficult for both boys and girls alike. The demands of society and nature called for interaction between the sexes in ways that were nothing short of confusing. More...

Island Rubbish, the town's recycling contractor, is asking islanders to be aware that there are only two types of plastic items that are recyclable. Only plastic jugs and bottles bearing a stamp on the bottom with a 1 or a 2 can be recycled. The caps must be removed. Currently no other plastics can be recycled. More...

Thursday Feb. 28 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 Gamblers Anonymous, St. Lucy's Church, Middletown, 8 p.m. More...

Island residents of all ages who share a love for the stage are honing their talents each week under the direction of members of the Jamestown Community Theatre. Students are still signing up with the classes underway at the golf club. At last count the aspiring actors were closing in on 40 attendees. 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, February 27, 1908 Yesterday and last night's rain accompanied by the thaw has made the dirt roads on the island almost impassable. More...

Mary Josephine Dunn, 53, formerly of Jamestown, died Feb. 21, 2008 at Crestwood Nursing Home in Warren. Born in Wellesley, Mass., a daughter of John E. Dunn, Jr. and the late Rita (Kirwin) Dunn, she lived at the Jimari Group Home in Newport for 15 years before moving to Crestwood Nursing Home. More...

Building permits James Procaccianti received a permit Feb. 20 to construct a pool and cabana according to plan at 42 Standish Rd., work estimated to cost $237,000. Candace Noll received a permit Feb. 21 to remodel three bathrooms, a kitchen, and add one bath in a garage as well as French doors at 238 East Shore Rd. work estimated to cost $16,000. More...

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