Since its grand opening on the festive night of the tree lighting last December, the Schock Gallery has unfurled the dream venue of five local artists. "We like to say that the Newport area's best gallery is found at the East Ferry waterfront," says David Schock, director of the cooperative gallery. More...

On June 1, 2008, the Town of Jamestown held its annual Financial Town Meeting. At that meeting 115 of the approximately 4,500 registered voters of the town made a decision on how our tax dollars were to be spent. How the town budget is spent is such an important issue. More...

I am writing on behalf of a number of Jamestown residents who have formed an association with the hope of protecting and preserving what we feel is a valuable Jamestown asset: the golf course. For the past 21 years, the golf course has been run by the same management team. They have done an admirable job, and are to be commended for the improvements they have instituted. More...

If the first half of the season is any indication, more than the boys of summer have come out to play. Cocktail parties, barbecues, marriages, and anything worth celebrating is happening now, because parties are more fun in the summertime. More...

The Jamestown Recreation Department will offer another session of new fitness classes for teens starting Monday, Aug. 4, at the Recreation Center, 41 Conanicus Ave. All teens entering grades 7 through 12 are invited to participate. Both classes will be taught by Jamestown resident and personal trainer Jason Vieira. More...

Thursday July 24 Pilates, Jamestown Country Club, 8:30 a.m., fee Book sale, library, noon to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Teen center, grades 7 - 12, 2:30 - 6 p.m., recreation center Alcoholics Anonymous, St. Matthew's Church, 5:30 p.m. More...

Concern for the environmental future of our island has resulted in a beautiful book entitled "Conanicut the Book." Jamestowner and photographer Coffee Bell has put together more than 70 of her photographs that wonderfully capture the very pristine essence of our island. It's a must for every island home and will make a classy gift for visitors and former Jamestowners. 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, July 24, 1908 The first band concert of the season was given last evening on the upper deck of the Conanicut. More...

Barbara L. (Ames) Morse- Manchester, 76, of Starboard Avenue, died July 19, 2008 at Yale- New Haven Hospital. She was the wife of Samuel A. Manchester and the former wife of the late Earl B. Morse. Born in Lewiston, Maine, she was a daughter of the late George F. More...

Building permits Harold Seidler received a permit July 17 to open a wall on the first floor at 730 West Reach Drive, work estimated to cost $1,850. Bennett Hirsch received a permit July 17 to install siding and trim at 29 Hawthorne Rd., work estimated to cost $19,000. 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...