The 34th competition for the America’s Cup – the oldest trophy in sports – will take place on San Francisco Bay in September 2013. More...

Ten years ago, Cmdr. Derek Reveron of the U.S. Navy was in Washington, D.C. during the 9/11 attacks. More...

This is the time of year to start garlic. It won’t be ready until next season, but fresh garlic tastes so sublime that if you like garlic you’ll rush out and get some heads to start right now. More...

Alison Elizabeth Hodgson and John Robertson Richards of Ketchum, Idaho, were married Aug. 20 at the home of her mother, Jacqueline Hodgson, on 7 Newport St. More...

Saturday, Sept. 24 is National Museum Day and the Beavertail Lighthouse Museum Association will commemorate the day with the unveiling of the newly restored 1905 oil storage building (above). More...

The first concert of the Jamestown Community Piano Association’s upcoming season will be held on Sunday, Sept. 18, at 2 p.m. at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church. 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, Sept. 8, 1911 More...

Driving without license Leonel Mejia, 25, of Penn Street, Providence, was charged Aug. 16 with driving without a license. Mejia was not held at the police station and was released with summons. An arraignment was scheduled for Aug. More...

Building permits George Tournas received a permit Aug. 30 to replace a sliding door at 261 Capstan St. Work estimated to cost $1,500. Steve and Barbara Van Sciver received a permit Aug. 31 to repair and re-roof a house at 17 Knowles Court. More...

Fire Runs Sept. 1, 6:58 a.m., all units responded to Cole Street for a fire alarm. Sept. 1, 7 p.m., all units turn out for training. Sept. 1, 8:31 p.m., Car 1 was dispatched to Walcott Avenue for an automated smoke alarm. Sept. More...