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BURRILLVILLE – Gray skies and rainy mist engulfed the Pascoag Community Baptist Church on Saturday, May 20; yet inside the white edifice, topped by a tall steeple, the atmosphere was sunny and warm-hearted. Plenty of red, white, and blue adorned the altar as, “Yankee Doodle,” and other patriotic songs were sung, and poems and short speeches were recited by...

BURRILLVILLE – Buckle Up America Weeks begin Monday, May 22, and continue until June, 4. These two nationally recognized focus weeks will have police officers nationwide patrolling our streets, roadways and highways making sure that every driver and passenger are safely buckled up in their vehicles during the busy summer travel months. These weeks are police department’s continuing efforts...

PROVIDENCE, RI – The Providence Public School District honored Francesca Leclerc, a Harrisville resident and teacher at Classical High School, as the district's 2023 Teacher of the Year. "Leclerc is a dedicated educator who has made a significant impact on the lives of her students, and she is being recognized for her outstanding contributions to the field of education,"...

Editor's note: The below was submitted by ScoutsBSA Asst. Scoutmaster Mike Marseglia. NORTH SMITHFIELD – On Saturday, May 13, the members of ScoutsBSA Troop 438 enjoyed an exciting and educational visit to Mystic Aquarium. The troop, comprising passionate and dedicated young girls, had the opportunity to explore the wonders of the aquatic world and engage in hands-on learning experiences. Accompanied...

The following is a list of property sales recorded in the Burrillville Town Clerk’s office between Tuesday, May 9 and Tuesday, May 16. 55 Walnut Hill Road Seller: Joel Warren Buyer: Logan Beausoleil & Lauren Tamburro Price: $400,000 780 Round Top Road Seller: Jane Bussell Buyer: Shane Gravel Price: $315,000 96 A & B Laurel Hill Ave. Seller: Benjamin Russell Buyer: Jose & Rosaly Melendes Price: $330,000 105 Rock Ave. Seller: Helping Hands...

BURRILLVILLE – Normally, my weekly coloring cartoons and articles address kids and family safety related to multiple injury-prevention and life-saving concerns and topics. With the warmer weather finally here and the uptick in vehicle travel over the coming weeks as families begin heading to popular locations across the area; I’d like to remind everyone about vehicles and pet safety...

Welcome to Advice From the Trenches, a monthly feature on NRI NOW. In this month’s advice column, writer Cathren Housley counters her own take on your questions with that of a confirmed bachelor. Do you have a question for the column? Send your thoughts, ideas and woes to cathrenhousley@aol.com. Mention that you’re an NRI NOW reader so we can be sure to publish the answer here! Dear C; I’m...