On Sunday, May 4, from 1 to 3 pm, Dolores Bannister, of the Little Rhody Thrummers will offer a workshop in the art of traditional rug hooking. This workshop is recommended for adults and older teens. A materials fee of $15 will supply participants with a small frame, a hook, and enough material for three mini rugs. More...

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A few weeks ago the Press published a point-counterpoint article written by myself and Town Administrator Bruce Keiser. Since some of my points have morphed beyond "the point," there's a need for clarifications. First, because my original letter regarding the budget was over 2,000 words I asked the Press to consider publishing it as a "Viewpoint" article. More...

I have always wanted to write a headline like that. It's one of those perfect tabloid headlines that are generally followed by stories that do nothing but disappoint readers. Making up a headline about a tarantula holding a woman hostage doesn't take much talent or even imagination. More...

Rhode Island residents who are full-time college students, at the sophomore level or above, and who are pursuing a career in advertising are invited to apply for the J.D. Edsal Scholarship/Women's Advertising Club Scholarship at the Rhode Island Foundation. More...

Thursday April 10 Teen center, grades 7 - 12, 2:30 - 6 p.m., recreation center Alcoholics Anonymous, St. Matthew's Church, 5:30 p.m. Zumba Latin workout, 5:15 - 6 p.m., Jamestown Country Club, fee Gamblers Anonymous, St. More...

The number one dog on the island is a beautiful yellow Lab named Rose. She has the number one dog tag that is valid from May 1, 2008 to April 30, 2009. Now is the time to renew. So, leash up your canine and head off to the Town Clerk's office before the 30th, when your dog's current license expires. 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, April 10, 1908 The local farmers are putting in more than the usual acreage of potatoes this spring. More...

Barton Hirst Lippincott, 82, a lifelong summer resident of Jamestown, died in Philadelphia on March 25, 2008. Born in Jamestown in 1925, he was the son of Bertram and Elsie (Hirst) Lippincott. He graduated from William Penn Charter School, Yale University, and served in the U. S. Navy during World War II. He was the former president and chairman of the J. B. More...

Building permits Bill and Kira Greene received a permit April 1 to add a new addition, rebuild a rear deck and construct a new front deck at 50 Cole St., work estimated to cost $74,300. William Hancur received a permit April 2 to add a bath and closet at 375 West Reach Drive, work estimated to cost $5,000. 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...