Burrillville Shrine marks centennial year with special events, introduction of new Rosary Walk
BURRILLVILLE – Tucked away in the corner of Nasonville, St. Theresa's Shrine has offered solace to those in need of prayer, quiet, forgiveness and healing for 100 years, serving parishioners from near and far. This year will be special, however, as plans are underway to celebrate that centennial by offering plenary indulgences to those who visit, along with a...
The Nashville Dispatch, Ya Gotta Love It: Know it all or wealth of information?
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Welcome to The Nashville Dispatch, a feature on NRI NOW.
In this monthly column submitted by Burrillville native Keith Bradford, we cover topics in the music business designed to inform, entertain, and enlighten people interested in the topic.
Know it all or wealth of information?
Have you ever heard the phrase, “He is a know it all?” Would you rather be...
At 97, Burrillville’s Barber added as co-marshal for 97th Ancients & Horribles parade
GLOCESTER – On July fourth, at 4 p.m., in Chepachet, the 97th Glocester Ancients & Horribles parade featured co-marshals Richard Mende, 91, a Korean War Veteran, – and George Barber, who served in World War II.
Burrillville resident and United States Army 75th Infantry Division veteran Barber grew up in Glocester, and has earned awards for his service to America, such...
Sunday cartoon: Stay hydrated
BURRILLVILLE – Summer traveling is expected to return to the levels prior to Covid and this 4th of July holiday week will see many families across the area heading to beaches and seaside communities to watch fireworks displays and parades.
These holiday events are also taking place in multiple communities right here in this area, away from those beaches...
Reading rewards: New vending machine serves up literacy at Callahan Elementary
BURRILLVILLE – Teachers at William L. Callahan Elementary School will have a new reward to hand out for good behavior when they return to school next fall, thanks to an effort by the PTF to increase student literacy.
The Callahan PTF purchased a book vending machine for the lobby of the school, recognizing the first students with tokens to...
Zoning board green lights ‘ghamping’ at allegedly haunted Burrillville property
BURRILLVILLE – Those who hope to sleep in the woods surrounding Burrillville's most infamous farmhouse will have their ghosts and camping too following approval this week by members of the Burrillville Zoning Board.
The board held a public hearing on Tuesday, June 27 on a proposal by owner Jacqueline Nunez to offer outdoor overnight stays on the lot at...
Miles elected Burrillville’s first National Officer for SkillsUSA, Pilling named Outstanding Educator
ATLANTA, Ga., – Students and staff representing Burrillville this month at a national conference celebrating career and technical education returned with accolades, winning both an award and a leadership position.
Christopher Pilling, a CTE construction management teacher at Burrillville High School, was awarded the 2023 SkillsUSA Outstanding Educator of the Year award at the National Leadership & Skills Conference....
