Burrillville church, youth honor military on Armed Forces Day
BURRILLVILLE – On Armed Forces Day, veterans and current members serving in the military were honored at a celebration at Pascoag Community Baptist Church & Community Christian School.
For a packed audience of more than 100 people at the church, a service was held, patriotic music performed and speeches presented, followed by a free cookout with games and prizes for...
Mafia talk, ‘Common’ meeting & Memorial Day ceremony: Six things to know in Burrillville this week
Thai Royal closes
Thai Royal in Pascoag shuttered its doors for good this week, with the restaurant serving its final meals on Saturday, May 21.
"We are deeply and truly thank you our amazing and loving customers to embrace us as a part of the Burriville’s community for Thai food and drinks," noted the business on Facebook.
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Burrillville neighborhood rattled Saturday by bang caused by power plant equipment failure
BURRILLVILLE – A loud bang heard on Saturday, May 21 in the neighborhood surrounding the Ocean State Power plant was reportedly caused by the temporary shut down of a safety valve at the facility.
A piece of equipment at the 560-megawatt gas-fueled plant at 350 West Iron Road failed at some point before 5 p.m. according to reports, creating...
Father Parathanal named pastor of three-church Burrillville Catholic Collaborative
BURRILLVILLE – The pastor of three long-standing religious institutions in town will be transferred to a church in Greenville effective July 1, with a new leader coming to serve the Burrillville Catholic community.
Father Jose Parathanal, C.M.I. will become the new pastor of Our Lady of Good Help Parish, St. Theresa Shrine and St. Patrick's Church, according to an announcement...
Sunday cartoon: Hot cars are not for kids
BURRILLVILLE – Anyone spending any time this weekend outdoors will completely understand why this Sunday cartoon is focusing on kids inside hot cars.
Hot cars are like ovens during hot weather conditions when you factor humidity and heat indexes into the equation. Never leave a child in a hot car when the weather is extreme, like it is this...
McCarthy named administrator at Zambarano
BURRILLVILLE – The director of the Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals has announced that a 24-year staff member at Zambarano Hospital, who has spent her career working her way up through the ranks of the facility while caring for patients in Burrillville, will now serve as hospital administrator.
Jennifer McCarthy took on the role...
In Burrillville, a growing movement shows support with yellow and blue
BURRILLVILLE – You can find them at homes across town, blue and yellow banners waving in the wind, often just below Old Glory.
Residents in Burrillville have been showing support for Ukrainian forces amid ongoing attacks by Russia by flying the country's flag. The sight has become increasingly familiar as war rages on in the Eastern European country, a Democracy...
