Burrillville

NORTHERN RI – Locals are advised to prepare for potential flooding and high winds as Tropical Storm Henri makes its way toward the state, with landfall expected on Sunday. According to the latest update from the National Weather Service, the storm continues to move west with landfall edging closer northern Rhode Island. Gov. Dan McKee issued an update Friday...

BURRILLVILLE – Told he would be demoted, and suspended for a week over an alleged violation of the district's code of conduct, Capt. Colin Fenner resigned on Friday, Aug. 13 from his position with the Oakland Mapleville Fire Department. The district's 4th in command since his promotion last year, Fenner said he's leaving the department due to ongoing issues...

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – A 14-year-old Burrillville girl has completed her third session at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, a weeklong education program training potential future space explorers. Abygail Houle, of Oakland, completed her first year of the program at age 11, and recently attended the center's Advanced Space Academy. The U.S. Space & Rocket Center is home of Space...

BURRILLVILLE – A 29-year-old Burrillville man is facing felony charges after allegedly stealing a truck out of his neighbor's driveway, later asking officers not to turn him over to the cartel, in what police described as an incident of paranoid behavior. Edward Marsh III was arrested and charged with larceny and possession of a weapon following the incident on Tuesday,...

Editor’s note: The following is a release from the Pascoag Fire District regarding activities in the month of July. The Pascoag Fire Department for the month of July 2021 continues to be busy serving the community. We answered 152 calls for service to include: 10 Structure Fires 1 Watercraft Accident 93 EMS Calls The Fire Marshal’s Office conduct 12 inspections, plan reviews and investigations. We received...

The following is a list of sales recorded in the Burrillville Town Clerk's office between Monday, Aug. 9 and Monday, Aug. 16. 20 Crystal View DriveSeller: Paiva Equipment Company, LLCBuyer: Shaun & Allysse ConnorPrice: $550,000 67 Laurel Ridge Ave.Seller: JD Properties, LLCBuyer: Tanya & John GortonPrice: $450,000 350 Reservoir RoadSeller: Bruce BouchardBuyer: Brendan BenoitPrice: $285,000 14 Pelletier Drive Seller: Micaela LaChapelleBuyer: Stephan LamoureuxPrice:...

Lemonade stand raises shelter funds Ben's annual Lemonade Stand, held Saturday, Aug. 7, on Maureen Circle, raised a record-breaking $3,871 for the Burrillville Animal Shelter, funds used to purchase food, medicine and other needed supplies for the animals in their care. The community event has been organized by Mapleville resident Benjamin St. Pierre every year, for the past 12 consecutive...