Burrillville Land Trust’s latest grant will boost efforts to reintroduce American Chestnut Tree
BURRILLVILLE – The Burrillville Land Trust will receive a grant from the Champlin Foundation of $7,100 for the American Chestnut Tree germ plasm orchard on the Edward D. Vock Conservation Area in Pascoag.
For the last four years, the all-volunteer, private land trust has been planting American Chestnut trees on the Vock property from states east of...
PHS grad Realejo places first among young artists in state MTNA Performance Competition
GLOCESTER – A Glocester native who has taken the music education he received at Ponaganset High School to the next level won first place this month in a statewide student music competition, advancing to the next division in the contest with hopes to compete at the national level.
Pianist Maddox Realejo of Glocester was named first in...
At age 78, gold medalist Thibault prepares for second international figure skating competition
NORTH SMITHFIELD – You may know her as an advocate for seniors, or as a face in local government from her time leading North Smithfield as town administrator.
But to those in the world of competitive figure skating, Linda Thibault is a gold medalist, preparing to perform before thousands of spectators for her second time at the age of...
Singleton of Chepachet appointed to state CTE Board of Trustees
CRANSTON – The RI Hospitality Association and RI Hospitality Education Foundation have announced that Chief Operating Officer Heather Singleton, a resident of Chepachet, has been appointed to the state of Rhode Island's Board of Trustees on Career & Technical Education for a term set to expire on June 1, 2025.
The statewide focus on CTEs is the result of legislation introduced...
Property sales in Burrillville between Oct. 19 & Oct. 31
The following is a list of property sales recorded in the Burrillville Town Clerk’s office between Wednesday, Oct. 19 and Monday, Oct. 31.
80 Old Nasonville Road
Seller: Gerald & Lisa RezendesBuyer: Elizabeth Davidson & Nicholas SattlerPrice: $550,000
135 East Wallum Lake Road
Seller: Richard & Patricia ShawBuyer: Timothy & Debra McKeonPrice: $340,000
245 Pascoag Main St.
Seller: Da Xiang ZhengBuyer: Alexandra & Kristy Humes...
Sunday cartoon: Have a safe place in case of fire
BURRILLVILLE – With the milder temperatures and nicer than normal weather we've been enjoying this November, it could be the perfect time to practice exit drills in the home with your family before conditions change.
Area apartment and house fires are much more common during the colder weather months and the holiday season. Establishing escapes routes in your apartment...
Luxury clothing, in vibrant color: Alashan brings unique brand of cashmere to the masses
BURRILLVILLE – In a 1991 episode of the comedy hit series Seinfeld, George Costanza gives a woman a surprise gift: a white cashmere sweater.
The recipient gushes in gratitude, telling the story of how she's long coveted such an item.
"When I was a little girl in Panama, a rich American came to our town and he was wearing the...
