Kimberly Lellis-Dibble, and her husband, Nathan, took the Press with them on their honeymoon in Ireland. The couple was visiting castle ruins in the Aran Islands. More...

I don't remember when I stopped liking it, but now every time I have to get behind the wheel of my car I do it with a sense of dread. It has nothing to do with the car. In fact, I love my Saab 9-3 wagon. It's probably the favorite of all the cars I've owned or leased over the years. The seats are comfortable and the radio comes in clear. More...

I have confronted a lot over the past year. I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, went through two abdominal surgeries, countless blood tests, and six rounds of chemotherapy. But, I came through with flying colors thanks to the support of my friends, family, neighbors, and my Jamestown School family (students, parents, faculty and staff). More...

Brain: "Okay. Let's get moving." Me: "Huh? Why?" Brain: "You know why. The lease is up, and because you are out of your mind, you have chosen to move to a new house. And today is the day." Me: "Groannnnn." Brain: "I gave you a brilliant idea. I said, start the new lease a week early. Then you can move slowly, which is your custom, and get things in order. More...

A real native of South County, Aaron Weisbord, M.D., was born at South County Hospital, grew up in South Kingstown and graduated from South Kingstown High School. After leaving the state to pursue educational and professional goals, he is now returning to serve his home town as a physician, joining South County Cardiology Associates on Kenyon Avenue in Wakefield. More...

Jamestown resident Carol Newman Cronin will hold a book launch and signing for her book, "Oliver's Surprise" at Conanicut Marine Store this Friday, Sept. 19, from 5 to 7 p.m. "Oliver's Surprise" is about a boy in modern Jamestown who hits his head during a fall and wakes up in the past, several days before the Great Hurricane of 1938. More...

Thursday Sept. 18 Pilates, Jamestown Country Club, 8:30 a.m., fee Teen center, grades 7 - 12, 2 - 6 p.m., recreation center Alcoholics Anonymous, St. Matthew's Church, 5:30 p.m. Beach Boot camp exercise class, Mackerel Cove, 6 to 7 p.m. More...

The Musica Dolce Chamber Orchestra is coming back to town. The Jamestown Community Piano Association is sponsoring the orchestra's concert at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church Sunday at 4 p.m. This year the group will play the piano quintet in A major by Antonin Dvorak, with Paul Rosenbloom at the community piano. 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, September 15, 1908 For several hours yesterday passengers arriving on the ferries were obliged to walk to their cottages or hotels, as carriages were not to be had for hire. More...

Mrs. Frances Cochran, 73, of Davidson, N.C. died on Sept. 9, 2008 after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Cochran was born on March 11, 1935 in Richmond, Va., the daughter of the late John Jay Hicks Kerr and Lillian Mc- Cabe Kerr. Mrs. Cochran attended St. Timothy's School in Richmond, Va. and Smith College in Northampton, Mass. She was known for her quick wit and generous heart. More...

Building permits Fritz Attaway received a permit Sept. 11 to remove an existing house and garage and construct a new single family dwelling according to plan at 13 Decatur Ave., work estimated to cost $369,000. Candice Noll received a permit Sept. 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...