Julia Cote, left, and Samantha Rafferty model the hats they made for the preschool celebration at Melrose school on Wednesday morning. The girls will move on to kindergarten next year. Photo by Andrea von Hohenleiten More...
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has scheduled two scoping meetings to get input on the latest Weaver's Cove proposal to bring liquid natural gas into the Narragansett Bay. More...
The last two weeks marked a period in the history of the world that will be remembered in books, newspaper and magazine archives, multi-media libraries, and computer databases at least until life as we know it comes to an end. 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. More...
Clarence M. Paterson, 84, of Blackstone, Mass., died Sunday, June 8, 2008 at home. He was the husband of Sophia (Price) Paterson, whom he married November 24, 1947. More...
Open space designations, deed restrictions and "shadow flicker" forced six of 10 properties off the list of considerations in the preliminary phase of the wind energy feasibility study. More...
The Town Council unanimously approved the proposed draft of amendments to the Rules and Regulations of Water Commissioners at Monday's meeting. The approval however, was not without opposition and lengthy discussion. More...
Nina Kent enjoys cotton candy at the Melrose Avenue School Penny Carnival. The carnival is put on by fourth grade students each year in June. Photo by Andrea von Hohenleiten More...
Retirement is great! The Rocket Dawgz have been taking it easy this year. We are so happy that the Rocket 'Hogs have taken over the fireworks for the town. More...
Congratulations and many thanks to Cathryn Jamieson and Mike Larkin for organizing a successful fundraiser for the Jamestown Medical Fund on Sunday, May 18, at the Narragansett Cafe. More...
The Watson Farm will offer a series of Watercolor Workshops on Saturdays, July 12 and Sept. 13, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Rain dates are set for Sundays, July 13 and Sept. 14. More...
Young actors, ages 8 and up, are needed for Newport Children's Theatre production of "Pollyanna," which will be performed Thursday through Sunday, Aug. 21 to 24 at the Norman Bird Sanctuary. More...
Fire runs 1:59 p.m., May 10, all units were dispatched to America Way in response to a smoke detector activation. 1:45 p.m., May 11, Car 1 and 3 were sent to Ferry Wharf to investigate a flammable liquid spill. More...
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