Newport Police Officer Jason Head was honored by the American Legion in 2009 after he resuscitated an unresponsive child at the Marriott Hotel. More...

Brian Reid and Brenda Lee hold workshops nationwide Jamestowner Brian Reid built a business in town as a home remodeler, but he said success didn’t bring happiness. He kept searching for something more. More...

Secretary of State Ralph Mollis (left) honored John Mayers (right) of Jamestown recently with a 2012 Civic Leadership Award, which is given annually to high school seniors who make outstanding contri More...

The Dragonflies for Dori golf tournament will have both a live and silent auction at the Jamestown Golf Course on Saturday, June 9. More...

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

The North Kingstown Animal Shelter will hold its annual open house and family day celebration on Saturday, June 2, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. – rain or shine. More...

Compiled by Sue Maden Week of May 31 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 More...

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Building permits Zero Blueberry LLC received a permit May 3 to build a new single-family house at 75 Blueberry Lane. Work estimated to cost $175,000. Scot Dorsi received a permit May 23 to strip and reshingle a roof at 20 Grinnell St. More...

Fire runs May 23, 4:11 p.m., Engine 3, Engine 2, Ladder 1, Car 1, Car 2 and Car 3 were sent to Columbia Lane for a tractor fire. May 24, 10:42 a.m., Car 1, Engine 2 and Engine 3 went to Pemberton Avenue for a fire alarm. More...