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BURRILLVILLE – A Burrillville High School student's sketch of Jesse Smith Memorial Library has been featured on bookmarks and totes celebrating facility's 10th anniversary, and has evolved into a fundraiser for the popular community building. Angelina Allard's depiction of the 25,000-square-foot library, opened in 2008, was initially thought of as one more small way to acknowledge the landmark birthday. "They were...

Hands free The state of Rhode Island's new "hands free" law went into effect today. Holding a phone in your hand while driving is now officially illegal and comes with a fine of $100 for your first offense. Farmer's Market The Burrillville Farmer's Market opens tomorrow at Stillwater Mill Center from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Visitors can enjoy local food, arts and music...

BURRILLVILLE – Three third graders at Callahan Elementary School are campaigning to rid the place of unnecessary refuse, and although they've already made some progress, they say they won't quit until the whole district is "foam free." Julia Breault, Adam DeCesare and Sean Zanella say they want the school to stop serving food on styrofoam trays. The students have spent...

The following is a list of property transfers recorded in the Burrillville Town Clerk’s office between Friday, May 18 and Friday, May 23. 366 Snake Hill Road Buyer: Dana Joseph and Audra Pezzulli Seller: Charles and Cora Mayer Price: $256,000 374 Sayles Ave. Buyer: Benjamin Jackson Seller: Liberalis, LLC Price: $265,000 1033 Round Top Road Buyer: Leo and Therese Switzer Seller: Bonnie Carter Price: $307,900 603 Joslin Road Buyer: Charles and Cora Mayer Seller:...

BURRILLVILLE – For the past five years, residents at nursing homes throughout town have received a small present marking each and every birthday they celebrate. Whether pins, trinkets or a little something decorative, the handmade items are all delivered with one purpose: to let the recipients know that someone has remembered their day. They're put together by a group of...

BURRILLVILLE – Candace Ranslow, a librarian at Jesse M. Smith Memorial Library, knows that not everyone can paint a massive mural depicting a famous Van Gogh painting without a little help. Ranslow, a ten-year employee at the Pinkham Lane facility, also knows that classes and exposure to art don't come cheap, leaving would-be amateurs few means to explore the craft. She's...

BURRILLVILLE – For Monica Blanchette, it's a fascination with – and respect for – the developing young brain that motivates her mission to educate youth about the dangers of substance abuse. For Michelle Harter, it's her own experience in overcoming addiction that makes reaching out to those who need help a part of her calling. Together, the women are working to address...