Thursday, March 28, 2024

Burrillville

The weekend: Burrillville Egg Hunt, Roadhouse Blues Jam

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Northern, RI – It's that time, northern Rhode Island, where we help you to envision how you'll spend your time outside of the weekly grind, with a listing of activities and events taking place in the next few days right here in your community. From activities geared toward families, to those that aim to attract a more adult...

Burrillville native Phillips named news editor at ecoRI

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BURRILLVILLE – Burrillville native Bonnie Phillips has been named news editor for ecoRI news, a non-profit publication dedicated to reporting on environmental and social justice issues in southern New England, launched in 2009. Phillips graduated from Burrillville High School in 1984, and has worked in the news industry for more than 30 years, according to an announcement from the publication....

Burrillville’s Aldrich named SkillsUSA Rhode Island CTE Educator of the Year

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BURRILLVILLE – Burrillville High School teacher Andrew Aldrich was named 2022 SkillsUSA Rhode Island Career and Technical Educator of the Year at the organization's 46th annual state leadership conference held on Wednesday, March 30. Aldrich, a Project Lead The Way pre-engineering instructor, was one of just three teachers from across the state recognized at the event. "Since Skills USA inception...

WWII veteran Martin’s 100th birthday comes with proclamation, visit from city mayor to Burrillville

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BURRILLVILLE – A resident at Crystal Lake Rehabilitation & Care Center recently celebrated his 100th birthday, with a party and surprise visit from a local dignitary to honor the veteran's life and service to the country. Joseph “Pee Wee” Martin served in the U.S. Army during World War II, and was a lifelong East Providence resident before moving to...

VIDEO: Lawrence receives surprise Milken Award

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BURRILLVILLE – It was an elaborate fake out for students – but in truth, there was much to celebrate on Tuesday, March 29 at Steere Farm Elementary School. Reading Specialist Nancie Lawrence was to be awarded the Milken Educator Award – a national recognition that comes with a $25,000 check, reserved for the nation's top educators. The award was...

Steere Farm teacher named among ‘nation’s best,’ awarded $25,000

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BURRILLVILLE – A teacher at Steere Farm Elementary School received a surprise check for $25,000 Tuesday morning in recognition of her dedication and outstanding work as an educator, including the ability to create a warm, welcoming environment for students. Reading Specialist Nancie Lawrence was given the Milken Educator Award during a celebration at the school attended by local and...

Brayden’s Buddies, Friday fish fry: Five things to know in Burrillville this week

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Register this week Registration for Burrillville students entering kindergarten in 2022 will take place on Wednesday, March 30 from 1 to 5 p.m., and Thursday, March 31 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Austin T. Levy School at 135 Harrisville Main St. Children must turn five by September 1 and parents must bring proof of residency, a birth certificate and...