Islander Michael de Angeli recently sailed a 44-foot boat across the Atlantic and took along the Jamestown Press. More...

The Jamestown Fourth of July fireworks have become an island tradition. So has this editorial asking for your donations. Here’s what I wrote last year. The words still work: “Jamestown’s annual spectacular summer fireworks display is planned for 9 p.m on Sunday, July 5, at the Mackerel Cove town beach. That’s less one month from today. “There’s only one small problem, though. The Rocket ’hogs (successors to the Rocket Dawgz, who staged the display for many years) need your money so they can blow it up. More...

I want to thank the Jamestown Parks and Recreation Department for its prompt response in making repairs to playground equipment. The Jamestown playground is a favorite spot to visit after I pick my grandson up from the Jamestown Early Learning Center. We noticed that some of the equipment needed to be repaired. I called the parks and recreation office on a Thursday to report it. When we went to the playground the following Monday, what to our wondering eyes should appear but parks and recreation personnel to make a list of what repairs needed to be made. More...

Occasionally, through no fault of newspapers, or the media in general, two stories clash. This past weekend was one of those times. It seems that Michelle Obama and Queen Elizabeth of England have established a friendship, or close relationship of some kind. Apparently, their friendship extends beyond the delicate boundaries of protocol concerning international relations with two world powers. More...

Central Baptist Church’s annual June Festival will be held from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. this Saturday, June 20, and will offer something for everyone. People interested in Red Sox baseball tickets, tap or ballroom dancing lessons, live lobsters, a day of kayaking, or yoga and Reiki sessions should visit the festival’s silent auction. Also included in the silent auction will be a framed set of photographs by Onne van der Wal, gift certificates from a variety of stories, tickets to area attractions and gift baskets. More...

The Attractions Council of Newport County invites all Newport County residents and employees of the hospitality industry to visit the area’s many great attractions on Sunday, June 21, and Monday, June 22. Visitors showing proof of residency, like a driver’s license or other identification with an address, or proof of hospitality employment (business card, employee ID or pay stub) will enjoy free admission or another value as noted when visiting the attractions listed below. More...

Thursday June 18 8:30 a.m., Pilates, Jamestown Country Club, fee 2 - 6 p.m., Teen center, grades 7 - 12, recreation center 5:30 p.m., Alcoholics Anonymous, St. Matthew’s Church 8 p.m., Gamblers Anonymous, St. Lucy’s Church, Middletown Friday June 19 10 a.m., Gentle Yoga, Jamestown Country Club, fee 10:15 a.m.-11 a.m., Storytime, library, ages 2 to 5 years 2 - 9 p.m., Teen center, recreation center, grades 7 - 12 5 p.m., Alcoholics Anonymous, St. Matthew’s Church 8 p.m., Gamblers Anonymous, St. More...

The first of the three church fairs to be held this summer will take place Saturday at the Central Baptist Church from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 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 Journal, June 19, 1909 More...

Alice Grimes Gaither, 73, died June 7 at her home in Washington, D.C., after a long illness. Beloved wife of H. Rowan Gaither, Gaither was born in Providence and graduated from Westover School and Sarah Lawrence College, where she earned a bachelor of arts and a teaching certifi- cate in early childhood education. She taught at the Brearley School. More...

Monday, June 22 6 p.m., Town Hall, Town Council work session. Thursday, June 18 7 p.m., Lawn Avenue School library, the School Committee meets. Tuesday, June 23 7 p.m., Town Hall, the Zoning Board of Review meets. More...