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NORTH SMITHFIELD – Rhode Island is in the grip of the state government ordered three-week “pause” that has imposed restrictions on church capacity at Christmas, and churches across the country are in critical condition, struggling under the weight of restrictions and shutdowns. “Financial strain and dwindling attendance could shutter up to 20 percent of churches in the U.S.,”stated Dave Kinnamen...

The headlines shocked locals this week: the smallest state in the country, news sources stated, has the highest rate of COVID-19 infections in the world. Several articles proclaimed the dire news, leaving many to speculate why Rhode Island seems to be losing its fight against the global pandemic. The infection rate of 122.6 for every 100,000 was compared only with...

BURRILLVILLE – It's a coalition with representatives from virtually every facet of life in town, from the faith-based and business communities, to schools, police and local government. And this week, the woman who has worked to grow the organization was recognized for her contributions. Burrillville Prevention Action Coalition coordinator Monica Blanchette was celebrated Tuesday night as Community Star by the National...

The following is a list pf property sales recorded in the North Smithfield Town Clerk's office between Tuesday, Dec. 1 & Friday, Dec. 5. 1028 Providence Pike Seller: Ryan Brouillette Buyer: Christopher Wagner & Raquel Kodos Price: $315,000 45 Brookside Drive Seller: Michael & Kailee Levesque Buyer: Jean Tiloy Price: $465,000 735 Victory Highway Seller: Roger & Maria Eydenberg Buyer: Emily Ruel & Scott Harding Price: $285,000 Land (6.24 acres) 197 Old Great...

NORTH SMITHFIELD – It's a crucial way for the business to gain feedback on new flavors, and it could make a unique – and tasty – gift for the ice cream lover on your list. The Wright Scoop's membership-based Test Batch Club allows participants to try out new flavors before they launch, providing feedback that can determine what makes it...

BURRILLVILLE – The recent Buckleupallofus Toys For Tots toy drive event helped to generate hundreds of unwrapped toys to be dropped off for kids this Christmas. Organizer and Burrillville resident Jim Weicherding thanked the Buckleupallofus event partners, I-105.5 FM Classic Rock Radio Station, Sandy Motors, Motorhead Magazine, NRI NOW and Staples. Staples provided thousands of Weicherding's Child Safety Coloring Posters to...

The following is a list of property sales recorded in the Burrillville Town Clerk’s office between Thursday, Nov. 26 and Thursday, Dec. 3. 190 Staghead Dr. Seller: Martini Holdings, LLC Buyer: Robert & Gina Mongeon Price: $306,000 425 Jackson Schoolhouse Road Seller: Cormier Construction, Inc. Buyer: John & Mary Sullivan Price: $385,000 258 Church St. Seller: Thomas Marshall & Joanne Rouette Buyer: Stephen Roderick Price: $250,000 160 Walling Road Seller: Ronald Lemay &...