The “Viewpoint (April 14, 2011)” in the Jamestown Press is yet another example of Dick Lynn playing fast and loose with the facts. We respect Mr. More...

In last week’s article — “Council proposes budget for upcoming fiscal year” — the property-tax increase for the Jamestown Town Council’s budget proposal was reported incorrectly. More...

It was 235 years ago this week that Rhode Island declared its independence from Britain. Rhode Island may have been one of the smallest colonies, but its residents were leaders among those living in the New World. More...

I have written my two U.S. senators on this subject and to date have received no reply. It is about child abuse, which seems to go on and on. Shame on the human race. We have the SPCA for the protection of animals — what about our children? More...

I am writing to comment on the informative and timely article that appeared in the Newport Daily News (April 25, 2011). Specifi- cally, the article by Arline A. Fleming on one of our local Jamestown authors, Walter K. Schroder. More...

Thursday, May 58 a.m., Rosary, St. Mark Church8:30 a.m., Mass, St. Mark Church8:30 a.m., Pilates, Jamestown Golf Course10 a.m., Gentle flow yoga, Jamestown Golf Course5:30 p.m., Alcoholics Anonymous, St. More...

A s Beej warms up the Jamestown Community Chorus for its weekend presentation “Spring Fling: Our Salute to Broadway,” he offers a bit of nostalgia. 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, May 5, 1911 More...

Battery Day is here! More...

Thursday, May 5 7 p.m., the School Committee will meet at Melrose Avenue School Tuesday, May 10 3:30 p.m., the Bike Path Design Committee will meet at Town Hall 7 p.m., the Committee on LNG Threat will meet at Town Hall 7 p.m., the Conservation Comm More...

Crank/obscene telephone calls Samuel Baugh, 57, of 73 Carr Lane, was charged April 30 with making several unwanted telephone calls after police responded to a complaint, police said. More...

Fire Runs April 26, 1:41 p.m., Car 3, Car 4 and Engine 3 were sent to Narragansett Avenue for a fire alarm. April 27, 3:27 p.m., Rescue 1 went to Cole Street for a bicycle accident. More...