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BURRILLVILLE – Betty Mencucci says she 'knew nothing' about bees when she first inherited 10 hives following her father's death in 1988. Now, the Burrillville native teaches courses on the skill of beekeeping at Rhode Island College, sharing her expertise on the ecologically valuable insects with those new to the subject. Mencucci keeps 20 hives at locations in Glendale, Harrisville and Mapleville, and...

The following is a list of property transfers recorded in the Burrillville Town Clerk’s office between Wednesday, Dec. 19 and Thursday, Dec. 27: 39 Sanwood Drive Seller: Laura Baptista Buyer: Shannon Pennie Price: $140,000 *land, 15.8 acres 0 Mowry St. Seller: Jonathan Heon Buyer: Michael & Denise Young Price: $50,000 317 Chapel St. Seller: Dennis & David Lapierre, Debra Morin Buyer: Keith & Jennifer Lamothe Price: $160,000

BURRILLVILLE – The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the area with snow, sleet and rain expected in the early morning hours on Friday, Dec. 28. The advisory is in effect from 3 a.m. to 10 a.m., and the area is expected to see a brief period of light snow, sleet and freezing rain. Accumulations are not...

For more than 60 years, the North American Aerospace Defense Command has been tracking Claus every December 24, and 2018 is no exception. Amid clear flying conditions, Santa Claus began his journey from the North Pole early this morning, Monday, Dec. 24, and is now delivering gifts to children around the world. Some 1,500 military personnel and volunteers at an Air Force...

The following is a list of property transfers recorded in the Burrillville Town Clerk’s office between Tuesday, Dec. 11 and Tuesday, Dec. 18: 303 Arthurs Way Seller: Lloyd & Shirley Stone Buyer: Patricia & Tylor Benkoski Price: $137,500 149 Warner Lane Seller: Raymond & June Descoteaux Buyer: Michael & Kristen Markham Price: $240,000 799 Black Hut Road Seller: Kevin & Stacy Fouroli Buyer: Mary Sue & Noel St. George Price:$315,000 245 Smith...

BURRILLVILLE – A rare piebald deer, mostly white in color with grey spots was seen this week in the woods of Burrillville. Video of the deer was shared with the Wallum Lake Rod and Gun Club by one of its members. White-colored deer are generally believed to be the result of a genetic abnormality according to wildlife experts. The individuals who shot...

The following is a list of property transfers recorded in the Burrillville Town Clerk’s office between Tuesday, Dec. 4 and Monday, Dec. 10. 45 Power Lane Seller: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation Buyer: Matthew Robert Smith Price: $180,500 240 Wakefield Road Seller: Bryan & Shelley St. Pierre Buyer: George Beaven Price: $275,000 405 Wilson Trail Seller: Brenda Curtin & Donna Mead Buyer: Nicholas & Kristal Iannuzzi Price: $305,000 361 Centennial St. Seller: Foreclosure Buyer:...