Kudos to the firefighters for the dramatic rescue on Monday of a dog that had fallen into a pit that was inside a World War II-era bunker at Fort Getty (see page 23). It was a job well done by the volunteers. More...

“Divided highway ahead.” That was the headline at the top of the front page of a local daily newspaper recently. The article that followed did not mention the Newport Pell Bridge. More...

This column will probably get me crucified in some circles. The “elephant in the room” that I’m talking about represents the subject of the American educational system. More...

The Jamestown Aquaculture Movement will hold its annual meeting on June 1 from 3 to 6 p.m. at 15 Melrose Ave. The guest speaker will be Jonathan Stone, the executive director of Save the bay. More...

The Chamber of Commerce will sponsor an open house at Ocean Essence Spa & Therapeutic Massage on Thursday, May 17, from 6 to 8 p.m. Appetizers and beverages will be provided. Also, a drawing will be held for $20 in Chamber checks. More...

The 28th annual Conanicut Island Spring Bird Count will take place Saturday, May 12. Those wishing to participate should meet at the police station at 6:30 a.m. with binoculars, a field guide and sturdy walking shoes. More...

Fire runs May 2, 3:58 p.m., Engine 3, Engine 2, Ladder 1, Car 1 and Car 4 were dispatched to Conanicus Avenue for a fire alarm. More...

Building permits Bill Prichett received a permit May 2 to connect two existing decks with a 6-by-22-foot deck at 19 Bridgeview Drive. Work estimated to cost $5,000. Lenny Brescia received a permit May 3 to remodel a kitchen at 19 Seaview Drive. More...

Warrant violation Lauren Davis, 26, of Mountview Road, Narragansett, was charged May 4 with violation of a bench warrant from 2nd Division District Court. The defendant was held at the police station and was arraigned by a justice of the peace. More...