Burrillville

BURRILLVILLE – Wright's Farm Restaurant announced the latest recipients it the business's annual scholarship program this week, noting that graduating Burrillville High School seniors Tyler Franklin and Julia Tripodi have each been awarded $5,000. The students were the winners of the 8th annual George P. Ducharme Scholarship Program, with college funding presented in honor of a former Burrillville educator. The...

Dance Party at Dusk Burrillville Parks & Recreation Department's Dance Party at Dusk Family Music Classes begin this week, to be held weekly on Wednesdays at 6:30 pm from July 12 through August 2. The program is geared for children up to age 8, featuring games, song, rhymes, books and instruments. The cost for the full four-week program is...

BURRILVILLE – A pole fire in the area of Union Avenue caused a power outage for more than 400 customers in the Pascoag Utility District, according to information released by the company Monday morning. Crews were dispatched to the area for repairs, and restored service in less than an hour, PUD noted. The circuit serves 872 of...

BURRILLVILLE – I attend numerous charity events, classic car and truck shows, cruise nights, community events, malls, plazas, car washes, libraries, daycares, grade schools, community centers, police and fire department open houses, barbecues and musters, theme parks, miniature golf courses, ice cream stands, race tracks, drag ways, live radio remote broadcasts along with area businesses and restaurants throughout the...

Northern, RI – It's Friday, northern Rhode Island and while it may have come fast thanks to the short work week, that's no reason not to get out and enjoy yourself once again this weekend. While some local businesses are closed this time of year to allow employees to enjoy some sun – including The Taco Shop, Johnny's Victory...

BURRILLVILLE – A tragic car accident on Route 102 on July 11, 2013 undoubtedly had the potential to leave behind friends, family and a community steeped in sorrow and mourning. Instead, the death of 18-year-old Shannon Heil has inspired an international movement based solely on kindness, joy and investment in humanity. It was exactly one year after her death – on...

The following is a list of property sales recorded in the Burrillville Town Clerk’s office between Friday, June 16 and Wednesday, June 21. 190 Staghead Drive Seller: Robert & Gina Mongeon Buyer: Elisa Read Price: $375,000 693 Central St. Seller: Joseph & Etelvina Miller Buyer: Christopher Correia Price: $350,000 10 Chapel St. Seller: Marie Grange Buyer: Christopher Cormier & Brooke Brien Price: $360,000 675 Cherry Farm Road Seller: Vincent & Karin Rourke...