Burrillville

PROVIDENCE – Gov, Gina Raimondo announced 114 new cases of COVID 19 in Rhode Island in a press briefing Monday afternoon, bringing the state total to 408. Raimondo announced that there have been four deaths in the state, ordering residents on Saturday to stay at home, and prohibiting gatherings of more than five people. The stay-at-home order is in effect through...

BURRILLVILLE – In reaction to the COVID 19 pandemic and how it is affecting kids and families, local artist and safety advocate Jim Weicherding released a series of coloring cartoons this week, aimed at helping to reduce fear and anxiety for little kids who are hearing and seeing what is happening in their lives. "Kids and adults can use these...

BURRILLVILLE –At Overlook Nursing & Rehab Center, what began as a way for families to connect with loved ones who've been isolated inside the facility for weeks, has turned into a community-wide show of love and support for the residents. The nursing home held its first "Friday Night Lights," on Friday, March 20, a gathering of friends and relatives outside...

BURRILLVILLE– A small army of volunteers sits waiting to help older residents in town in need of food and other basic necessities. Soon, they'll also provide transportation and meal delivery to children and families in need of help. It's a charitable effort to protect Burrillville's most vulnerable residents in a time when the town's normal support system has been disrupted by...

BURRILLVILLE – The Burrillville school district took a unique approach to the first week of distance learning for public school students in Rhode Island, with a "virtual spirit week," that helped to keep kids connected and entertained as they completed assignments from home. The distance learning initiative, believed to be the first of its kind nationally in reaction to the...

BURRILLVILLE – A recently released report on the arrest of a 19-year-old Burrillville man documents an investigation in which police identified 18 victims before charging him with more than two dozen felony counts. Brandon Cook, 19, of 100 Tarkiln Road, was arrested on Monday, March 2, and charged with 16 counts of indecent solicitation of a child and ten counts...

BURRILLVILLE – Photos of readers' "favorite places," in Burrillville continued to come in this week, with the five best set to be printed for inclusion in a time capsule that will be buried in conjunction with the town’s Earth Day celebration. NRI NOW extended the deadline for the competition by one week last Friday, providing extra time for those who...