Thursday, March 28, 2024

Burrillville

Sunday cartoons: Buckleupallofus welcomes 2022 NASCAR season

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BURRILLVILLE – Buckleupallofus welcomes 2022 NASCAR season with this week's Sunday Cartoon –published on the same day as the DAYTONA 500 – taking place in the state of Florida. Bucky reminds kids about their safety with a NASCAR-themed illustration they can color in and proudly display on family refrigerators everywhere, starting today. Bucky showcases at many NASCAR-sanctioned race tracks...

Burrillville officials schedule final hearings on how to spend millions in ARPA funding

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BURRILLVILLE – Since last fall, town officials have been soliciting ideas from residents and organizations on how to spend the roughly $5 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding allotted to Burrillville by the federal government. Dozens of submissions on ideas for improvements to infrastructure, help for ailing businesses, economic development and more are now under review by various...

The Weekend in Northern RI: Music Bingo, Back Rhodes at Hill’s

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Northern, RI – Covid-19 cases are down, and statewide mandates are gradually rolling back. Do we dare say it's time to get out and enjoy yourself? Welcome to The Weekend, northern Rhode Island, where every Thursday, we list all the entertainment you can find right here in our small towns to let you get a head start on the fun....

Warwick man arrested after failed Burrillville liquor store break in

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BURRILLVILLE – A man caught on camera attempting to break into a Burrillville liquor store was arrested this month after his mother confirmed his identity to police. Mathew Robbins, 36, of Warwick, was charged with attempted felony breaking and entering, and vandalism following the incident on Monday, Jan. 31. According to police, the owner of Chum Spirits showed surveillance footage...

BPD teaches internet safety for parents following town’s ‘worst nightmare’ scenario

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BURRILLVILLE – Predators no longer need to lurk near playgrounds to stalk their victims. Thanks to modern technology, those who would harm children often have full access to a family's home, schedule and more, and they're grooming their next victim with the information, Burrillville Police Lt. Guy Riendeau warned. "They don’t have to go to a park anymore," Riendeau...

Pheasants in northern RI are both popular game and feathered friend

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BURRILLVILLE/GLOCESTER – A colorful bird, about as long as a yard stick and weighing about as much as a pineapple, is strolling through a northwest Rhode Island field of grasses and other vegetation. He’s frequently stopping, scratching at the ground with his feet, and digging with his bill... searching for something to fill his belly while keeping vigilant for...

School start survey, lacrosse sign ups: Five things to know in Burrillville this week

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Trash on schedule Despite a storm that managed to dump a new layer of snow on the region by Monday, Feb. 14, trash and recycling pickup will go on as scheduled according to Trash & Recycling Coordinator Andrea Hall. Residents are advised to place bins outside on their normal day, clearing a three foot radius around the containers for the...