Burrillville

BURRILLVILLE − A falling tree branch on a hiking trail in Burrillville landed on a visitor from Massachusetts is believed to have caused his death. A 63-year-old man from Uxbridge was found unconscious on Nipmuc Trail around 4:30 p.m. on Friday, March 7, according to reports. The victim’s family went looking for him after he didn’t return home and found...

Ever wonder what was worth knowing? All the Presidents in order maybe?  Or the number of square feet in an acre? Maybe Madonna's real name? Well, back in 1895 they knew what was worth knowing, and, in fact, George Chevalier published a book on it, appropriately titled Worth Knowing. So, you say, what could have been worth knowing back then? Life may have...

BURRILLVILLE – A fire that tore through the roof of a garage housing fire equipment at Zambarano Hospital Friday evening destroyed equipment – and possibly a truck – maintained and used by a fully volunteer staff, leaving an uncertain future for a small village department with a long history. Pascoag Fire Chief Michael Dexter said the blaze, called in...

Editor's note: A detailed update on this breaking news story can be found here. BURRILLVILLE – A fire that began during rush hour Friday evening destroyed the roof of a garage at Zambarano Hospital that has long held equipment for the Wallum Lake Fire District. The two-alarm blaze began around 5:30 p.m. on Friday, March 7 burning the structure...

BURRILLVILLE – The support for a small business in town flowed like the beer at Bravo Brewing Company’s grand reopening last Friday night in Pascoag. Several hundred people stopped in or stayed a while, said owner Chris Mishoe. “I’m blown away by the amount of support for our grand opening,” he said. Mishoe was working the crowded bar with Chris DiChiara...

The following is a list of property sales recorded in the Burrillville Town Clerk’s office between Monday, Feb. 17 and Monday, March 3. 333 Victory Highway Seller: Rebecca Sgaggero Buyer: Vincent Dexter Price: $612,500 0 Victory Highway Seller: Tyler Brown Buyer: Jorge Cantoral Morales & Ainsley Morisseau Cantoral Price: $7,500 555 Joslin Road Seller: Kenneth Gingras Buyer: Renard Lombardo & Hannah Mainhart Price: $510,000 114 Steere Farm...

Senior Line Dancing The Burrillville Parks & Recreation Department will start a new Senior Line Dancing program this week, with free beginner lessons for seniors to be held every Monday from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at 50 Lodge Road starting on Monday, March 3. Questions can be directed to Melissa at [email protected]. Logo deadline The deadline is approaching for the Burrillville...