Burrillville youth prevention advocate recognized for winning bumper sticker design
BURRILLVILLE – A 2021 graduate from Burrillville High School who has served as a local youth leader in drug and alcohol prevention efforts was recently recognized by a statewide organization that encourages healthy lifestyle choices.
Samantha Mansolf was the winner of a bumper sticker contest put on by Youth Driven at their 2021 summit.
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Lottery announces more big winners from northern R.I.; $40K, $150K prizes claimed
CRANSTON – Two more northern Rhode Islanders claimed large prizes from the Rhode Island Lottery this week, adding their names to a recent list of big winners from the area.
Lottery officials announced that a man from Chepachet cashed in a winning $150,000 Daily Numbers ticket from the October 2 evening drawing. The man, who purchased the winning ticket at...
Western Hill Auto to close October 28
BURRILLVILLE – After 34 years in business, the owner of Western Hill Auto Sales & Services has announced that the business will have its last day of operations on Thursday, Oct. 28.
Allan Hopkins, a Pascoag resident and the longtime owner of the Broncos Highway business, said he is retiring.
"It has been a pleasure servicing your vehicles and building...
Nasonville fire annual, Fall parks programs: Five things to know in Burrillville this week
On call plow driver wanted
The town of Burrillville is now accepting applications for an on call seasonal snow plow driver. The temporary position requires experience and pays $20 per hour. Application forms can be obtained at Town Hall and returned to the town manager's office.
View the complete notice from the town here.
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Sunday cartoon: Buckleupallofus charity car show raises $2,500 for imPossible Dream
BURRILLVILLE – The 7th Annual Buckleupallofus charity car show held on Sunday, Sept. 26, raised more than $2,500 for imPossible Dream castle and playground, designed for disabled children to enjoy fun and activities indoors and outdoors in Warwick.
It was a beautiful fall day across New England and the turnout was the largest to date. Not only did we...
Property sales in Burrillville between Sept. 24 & Sept. 29
The following is a list of sales recorded in the Burrillville Town Clerk’s office between Friday, Sept. 24 and Wednesday, Sept. 29.
0 Wallum Lake RoadSeller: Robert & Debra McManusBuyer: Debra HammondPrice: $20,000
33 Maple Leaf RoadSeller: Justin DiamondBuyer: Ashley Zira Price: $320,000
Granite River Village Condominium, Unit 111Seller: Matthew Santoro & Ashley ParenteauBuyer: Melissa KatchapisPrice: $300,000
240 Wakefield RoadSeller: Geoffrey Beaven &...
A haunted history: Northern RI stops attract crowds of the curious, Part I
Editor’s note: The below content is the first installment of a series on local ghost stories, offered as part of our Fall Guide . A printable pdf of the complete guide is available here, and can be accessed through the "Fall" tab above, where it will remain through October 31.
With structures that hold centuries of history, it should be no...
