The Jamestown Schools Parent-Teacher Organization will host its second annual golf tournament this Saturday, June 14. There will be a silent auction throughout the day and a live auction starting at 4:30 p.m. More...

Last week students at the Lawn Avenue School discovered that some pretty neat treasures are right here on the island. The day-long event was billed as "Island Treasures." It was a career day that offered handson experience for the kids. More...

The Democratic party finally settled on a candidate without making us wait for the 2012 presidential election. More...

The Peace Dale Library Book Discussion Group will meet on Tuesday, July 1 at 7 p.m. to discuss "Founding Brothers" by Joseph Ellis. Copies are available at the library. Summer visitors and new members are always welcome. More...

The Wickford Art Association announces its 13th Annual Art of the Ocean State Open Juried Show. The exhibit will feature work inspired by the State of Rhode Island, and visitors may view the work from June 27 to July 16. More...

The Rhode Island Wild Plant Society will host a series of nature walks and lectures this summer. Coming July 19 is a Carnivorous Plant Walk at the Great Swamp Wildlife Management Area in West Kingston. The walk will be from noon to 3 p.m. More...

Building permits John Dourado received a permit June 4 to add two bedrooms and a full dormer at 213 Capstan St., work estimated to cost $25,000. More...

Monday, June 16 7 p.m., Town Hall, the Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners meets. Tuesday, June 17 7 p.m., library, the Tree Preservation and Protection Committee meets. More...

Two charged with underage possession Jamestown Police received a complaint June 7 at 12:20 a.m. of loud yelling and screaming and the possible smashing of beer bottles at the Newport Overlook resort at 150 Bay View Drive. More...