Burrillville

BURRILLVILLE – In their baby blue shirts, they walk the halls of Burrillville Middle School, and quietly, they're on a mission. Five young women from Burrillville schools attended the Youth Force educational summit over the summer, a three and a half day retreat focused on traffic safety through methods including substance abuse prevention. And they came back with a plan. Mackenzie Raimond,...

Whatever you're reading Pascoag Public Library has announced a new discussion group to be held on the third Monday of each month starting at 6 p.m. where guests are invited to bring in whatever they are reading and share their views. Refreshments will be served. Registration is appreciated but not required. 9/11 memorial On Wednesday, Sept 11 the Harrisville Fire Department will...

PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management has rescheduled the aerial mosquito spraying originally set for Sunday, Sept. 8 to tonight, Monday, Sept. 9, beginning at sundown. DEM announced on Friday that northern Rhode Island communities bordering areas considered at high risk for Eastern Equine Encephalitis infection in Massachusetts would be sprayed on Sunday evening. According to DEM spokesperson...

BURRILLVILLE – A well-known local coach and 16 year Army veteran is seeking a seat on the Pascoag Fire Commission, with hopes to put his experience in business and logistics to work for the district. Vinny Micucci said he is running for the board because he believes he can offer ethical, positive and sound leadership to the committee for the...

Lon Cerel Visit the Assembly Theatre tonight, Friday, Sept. 6 to catch Lon Cerel's Out of Your Mind, an entertaining evening of comedy mind reading. The show costs $15 and doors open at 6:30 p.m., with the performance starting at 7:30 p.m. Green Festival Burrillville's 13th annual Green Festival is scheduled for Saturday, Sept 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at...

BURRILLVILLE – A lifelong resident of Pascoag with a strong military background hopes to increase efficiency in the Pascoag Fire District, and bring personnel and fiscal management procedures to the village department as a member of the commission. Chris Toti was appointed to the board in May to replace Robert Keable, who resigned from the position. He has served as...

BURRILLVILLE – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management and the Department of Health have announced that northern Rhode Island communities bordering the Massachusetts towns of Uxbridge, Douglas, and Mendon will receive aerial mosquito treatments starting at dusk on Sunday, Sept. 8, weather permitting, with the possibility of a second night of spraying if needed. All spraying will occur in the evening...