March is Youth Art Month, a celebration of the value of art and quality art education programs in school systems across America. Special events are held throughout the United States every year, during the month of March to celebrate art and to increase understanding of the importance of art education. More...
"Hidden from History: Slavery in Rhode Island from its Inception to Its End," a landmark exhibit depicting slavery in Rhode Island, will tour the state starting in late February. More...
On March 2, the Town Council will meet to discuss the purchase of 44 Southwest Ave. by the Jamestown Arts Center. We urge you to gather with us at the Town Hall as our island has this rare opportunity to take an exciting step toward strengthening our vibrant community by embracing the arts. More...
The Teen Center Pasta Dinner was a great success and despite less than perfect weather conditions, nearly 60 people came out to support our cause. The pasta dinner was the first fund-raising effort for the youth advisory council, AMPT, Adolescents Making Programs for Teens. More...
The year is not yet 60 days old and it is speeding by like a runaway freight train. In less than two months, we have accomplished a lot. The country has experienced an inauguration, the Super Bowl, Valentine's Day, and the Academy Awards. Thankfully, all were successfully staged without incident. More...
Job hunting? In need of some encouragement and practical advice? We invite you to join us for a job seminar with a fresh look at networking, writing resumes, and interviewing. We'll also help you think outside the box when it comes to looking for a job as well as dealing with tight finances as your search continues. More...
Kudos to seventh grader Sam Hollister who won the Lawn Avenue Spelling Bee and will compete in the state bee on March 14. His winning word was collage. The winner of the state bee goes on to the Nationl Scripps Spelling Bee in Washington DC. 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, February 27, 1909 After being tied up owing to the high winds of the past few days, the beam trawlers are dragging off the east shore of the island again today. More...
Joseph H. Abbott, 85, of Cranston, died Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009 in the evening at home. Husband of the late Jean Abigail Gadwah Abbott, he was born in Providence, on July 3, 1923, to the late Thomas A. Abbott and Catherine Jane Mohan. More...
Building permits Michael Chase received a permit Feb. 18 to install a steel door with transom and storm door at 289 Reservoir Circle, work estimated to cost $3,200. Richard and Mary Moody received a permit Feb. 19 to build an addition according to plan at 11 Cole St., work estimated to cost $118,000. More...
CITATION STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT PETITION TO FORECLOSE TAX LIEN N. M. No. 2009-0052 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, AND TO BAY & BRIDGE SIDE REALTY CO., INC. More...
Your Health 2010
Braving the cold