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BURRILLVILLE – Kids should absolutely, never ever, ride in the bed of a pickup truck. It is extremely dangerous and could cause severe injuries such as brain injuries, broken bones, severe lacerations and even be fatal to kids of any age. It’s not safe for teenagers or adults to ride in open beds of pickup trucks anywhere. Truck beds...

GLOCESTER – In November, America will commemorate the founding of the Marines in 1775 during the American War for Independence. Jean Marie "John" Joyal served the Marines from 1966-1969 during the Vietnam War, and this past Memorial Day weekend, for the first time, he was in a parade. In fact, he participated in three parades, including Chepachet's. "I loved...

BURRILLVILLE – Under the sunny sky, surrounded by sounds from the Harrisville Falls and flanked by American flags flying in the wind, more than 100 people gathered at Freedom Park on Monday for an annual Memorial Day ceremony. Presented by Burrillville Allied Council,  American Legion Posts 17 and 88, and VFW Post 1023, the ceremony was led by American Legion Commander...

The following is a list of property sales recorded in the North Smithfield Town Clerk’s office between Tuesday, May 13 and Monday, May 26. 784 Victory Highway Seller: Glenn Clough, Debra Keene, Keith Clough & David Clough Buyer: Emilio DeSpirito Price: $285,000 424 Buxton St. Seller: Kayla & Sean Riley Buyer: Kausar Shoaib & Shoaib Ahmed Ansari Price: $525,000 40 Old Louisquisset Pike, Unit 1402 Seller: Carol...

BURRILLVILLE – Memorial Day weekend traditionally means family and friends gathering together and hosting barbecues in the backyard while celebrating the holiday. It's extremely important to remember to keep little kids at least three feet away from open flames and hot grills this weekend and throughout the summer months. The Fearless Dino Protector Squad has been educating kids and...

There is something about planting on Memorial Day. It isn't just that my grandfather never dropped a plant in before that day, but it is something more than that. Any New England farmer worth his salt can tell you that Memorial Day marks the day to start planting. Not one day earlier, as some have discovered in the past the...

The following is a list of property sales recorded in the Burrillville Town Clerk’s office from Monday, May 12 through Monday, May 19. 362 Chapel St. Seller: Trevin Alpaio Buyer: Warren Sims Price: $390,000 81 Remington Ave. Seller: Jean Bishop, Laurie Brayton & Deborah Blessing Buyer: Benjamin & Christine Frost Price: $415,000 177 Jefferson Road Seller: Raymond & Paulette Metivier Buyer: Eileen Haffner Price: $390,000 34 Howard...