By Charlotte Richardson
Still pretty raw and windy out there, but there are definite signs of spring, that cannot be overlooked - daffodils, crocuses, green sprouts here and there, and visible buds on trees.
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The Newport International Film Festival will host an exclusive screening of "Young@Heart," an uplifting documentary about a group of senior citizens from Massachusetts and their stories of friendship and life told through contemporary music artists More...
Hera Gallery announced a call for entries for films and videos to be submitted to the Main Street Independent Film Festival. The festival will take place in historic Wakefield at the Church of the Ascension on Saturday and Sunday, July 19 and 20. More...
The next GED Exam will be offered on Saturday, April 26, at the Education Exchange in Wakefield. Those taking the exam must call 783-0293 to register. The test site is at the Government Center on Route 1. More...
The University of Rhode Island, in conjunction with the RI State Council on the Arts is looking for artists to submit ideas for a piece of public art that will be displayed at the newly-refurbished Lippitt Hall at URI. More...
The three-day Wilderness Heals Annual Pledge Hike is one of New England's most challenging all-female fund-raising hikes. More...
Don't miss Kettlebottom Outdoor Pursuits on NESN this Saturday
Island Fishing Report By Robb Roach
Spring has entered the building! This is a very exciting time of year for the local outdoor enthusiasts and I have to admit the anticipation has been killing me! More...
Farm Kids is a six-week outdoor after school program that starts Friday, April 25. It offers children in grades 5 and 6 the opportunity to explore and experience the various habitats that make up the 265- acre Watson Farm. More...
Adoption Rhode Island announces their Fifth Annual Spring Celebration, "A Night in the Tropics," to be held at the Roger Williams Park Botanical Gardens on Saturday, May 3, from 7 to 10 p.m. More...
By Erin Brennan
It's not easy to find diversity at North Kingstown High School when it comes to the upcoming presidential election. It seems that most students support Barack Obama, but if you search deep enough, you can find a John McCain supporter. More...
Acclaimed preservation landscape architect Patricia O'Donnell, principal of Heritage Landscapes, is the final speaker in this year's University of Rhode Island Landscape Architecture Lecture Series. More...
Bring your favorite old flowerpots to Blithewold Mansion, Gardens and Arboretum on Saturday, April 26, at 11 a.m. for an Antique Flowerpots "Roadshow" and lecture. More...
A great addition for your island book shelf
A new book detailing the history of Beavertail Lighthouse has just been published. The book is called "Beavertail Light Station on Conanicut Island" and is authored by Jamestowner Varoujan Karentz. More...
The week of April 7 to 11 is National Work Zone Safety Awareness Week. More than 1,000 fatalities occur in work zones across the United States each year, a number that has risen 45 percent in the past 10 years. More...
Paul Andrews of Jamestown and his godson, Michael Gionis of New Jersey, took the Press to Sparta, Greece. Both men are of Spartan descent and they are seen here in front of a statue of King Leonidas. More...
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