An abundance of plant life, fish, mammals and avian life call Narragansett Bay home, but come winter time, a shift occurs. More...

Placing the star atop the village Christmas tree has always provided a spectacular view for lucky tree-topper Mark Baker, but this year, the view is likely to be even better than ever. More...

A henpecked innkeeper, quaking shepherds, singing barnyard animals and sheep that dance the “can can” – you’ll find all that and more tonight and tomorrow in the Nativity of the Christ puppet show at United Congregational Chu More...

Growing up in the Midwest after WWII was special. It was a magical time, when Big Brother was in development as a concept of fiction. More...

The Jamestown Recreation Department will begin its youth basketball program this Saturday, Dec. 5. Boys in grades 4 through 8 will meet at 9 a.m. at the Lawn Avenue School gym. Girls in grades 4 through 8 will meet at 9 a.m. More...

The Beavertail Lighthouse Museum Association will hold its annual holiday open house this Sunday, Dec. 6, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the museum. The event will feature gift ideas, refreshments and holiday decorations. More...

Christine Carr, author of “Mother Daze: Tales from the Imperfect Playground,” will speak at the Jamestown library this Wednesday, Dec. 9, at 7 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 Daily News, Dec. 1, 1909 More...

In October, a three-part article on the keepers of the Dutch Island Light appeared in this newspaper. With permission from Publisher Jeff McDonough, the JHS is now publishing the articles in booklet form as a fundraiser for the society. More...

Thursday, Dec. 3 7 p.m., Lawn Avenue School Library, the School Committee meets for a workshop. Monday, Dec. 7 7 p.m., Town Hall, the Town Council meets. More...

10:32 a.m., Nov. 25, EMS 1, Pemberton Avenue, transported. 11:09 a.m., Nov. 25, EMS 2, Narragansett Avenue, transported. 4:07 p.m., Nov. 26, EMS 1, Lawn Avenue, transported. 2:24 p.m., Nov. 27, EMS 1, Seaside Drive, transported. More...

Driving on a suspended license • Lauren Smalls, 21, of 895 Branch Ave. in Providence, was charged Nov. 22 with driving on a suspended license during a routine traffic stop on Route 138 east, according to police. More...