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BURRILLVILLE – The second annual Burrillville Bronco 5K raised $5,124, money that will be used to provide college scholarships for deserving Burrillville High School seniors this year. The race, a walk/run through scenic streets in town, was put on by the Burrillville Prevention Action Coalition, with scholarships to be awarded to students who have participated in substance use prevention initiatives...

BURRILLVILLE – A longtime photographer has made the leap to writer and illustrator with the debut of her first children's book this month, and now plans to use her talents to give back to the community. Carissa Leveille Nylin's first book, A to Z for D-O-G, teaches and practices the alphabet, and helps early readers practice rhythmic reading. "It is a...

While 2020 brought more than its share of change and obstacles for the residents of northern Rhode Island, we have to admit: the news wasn't always all bad. Resilient and caring locals found ways to adjust their routines, watch out for their neighbors, celebrate rights of passage and even keep themselves entertained, amid restrictions aimed at curbing the spread of...

BURRILLVILLE – The latest installment in the Seasons of Safety coloring cartoon campaign aims to teach kids and families about the importance of proper use and placement of space heaters. Space heaters keep us warm in the winter season, but also come with risks if not properly used and maintained. This cartoon aims to help open up dialogue about space heater...

It was a year that, for better or worse, those who lived through it will never forget.  Whenever we could be in 2020, NRI NOW was there to capture it. When we couldn't – due to pandemic-ordered crowd restrictions and the need to follow statewide orders to stay home – we did what we could to document the year via...

NORTHERN RI –Stress can hit like a brutal boxer from an infinite number of situations: car troubles, job and money concerns, continuing conflicts over COVID. Emotions, fear, worry and stress are contagious too. But people do not have to helplessly succumb to the pressures of daily life. According to local health and wellness experts, there are many ways to reduce anxiety...

The following is a list of property sales recorded in the North Smithfield Town Clerk’s office between Friday, Jan. 8 and Friday, Jan. 15. 25 Greenville Road Seller: Peter Hainley & Freya Saloio Buyer: Paul & James Dockett Price: $355,000 247 Greenville Road Seller: John Hurd (trustee) Buyer: Adrianna Ramirez & William Martin Price: $435,000 86 Log Road Seller: Brian Aeschlimann & Mukta Acharya Buyer: Jonathan & Lisa LaGreca Price: $480,000 203...