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BURRILLVILLE – Across America, planning is now underway at the federal, state and local levels for events and activities to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the nation's founding, and a group of dedicated volunteers is working to ensure that Burrillville has a fitting honor for the landmark birthday. The Burrillville 250 Commission says the town will offer a...

Northern RI – With the latest winter storm on track to blow into the region around 8 a.m. tomorrow, towns in northern Rhode Island are planning for slippery roadways for Thursday's morning commute. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for all of Rhode Island from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., predicting mixed precipitation and a...

The following is a list of property sales recorded in the Burrillville Town Clerk’s office between Thursday, Jan. 16 and Friday, Jan. 31. 11 Elm Road Seller: Driven Realty LLC Buyer: Robert Zukauskas & Lindzee Silva Price: $345,000 193 Steere Farm Road Seller: Fannie Mae Buyer: Brittany Sederback Price: $348,000 630 Cooper Hill Road Seller: Driven Realty, LLC Buyer: Ryan Johnson & Danielle Cruso Price: $375,000 45 Carol Drive Seller: Jonathan Weber Buyer:...

BURRILLVILLE – It’s February folks. It’s also Buckleupallofus Cross Your Heart Month. Every February, over the previous couple of years, Buckleupallofus has been reminding everyone to “cross your heart with your seatbelt … somebody loves you!” Love is in the air with Valentine’s Day upon us and what better way is there to show that you love and care...

I'm trying to figure out if I'm happy. It used to be easy, I am told, but now we need an indicator, a psychoanalytic thermometer; a form to fill out in Time magazine, which will tell us, finally, if we are happy. I think I'm happy. I have enough money. I'm healthy, have a nice family, enjoy what I do, live in...

The following is a list of property sales recorded in the North Smithfield Town Clerk’s office between Monday, Jan. 13 and Wednesday, Jan. 29. 39 Woodlawn Road Seller: Frances Seward Buyer: Katie Paine Price: $351,500 1 Tupperware Drive, Unit 240 Seller: Jaime & Lea Moitoso Buyer: Antonio & Kathleen Sousa Price: $450,000 15 Buell Ave. Seller: Eric & Jennifer Gustafson Buyer: Kate Chimienti & David Weber Price: $525,000 40...

BURRILLVILLE – With the extremely cold temperatures off and on during this season, it is very important to make sure that little kids are safe from potential burns in the home. The Fearless Dino Protector Squad wants to remind adults and guardians to keep children at least three feet away from hot space heaters. The slightest touch from a...