Historian looks to repair final resting place of Burrillville woman defamed by Conjuring story
BURRILLVILLE – While those with an interest in the supernatural flock to Burrillville from destinations far and wide with hopes to catch a glimpse of the unknown, the grave of one woman defamed by the story that brought them to town sits desecrated.
Repaired many times, the stone at Bathsheba Sherman's final resting place remains broken since vandals last destroyed...
With need up 50%, Local troops hold successful Scouting for Food drive
BURRILLVILLE/NORTH SMITHFIELD – You may have seen them this weekend, young men and women on a mission, many in crisp uniforms with badges and hats, walking door to door.
Troops with the Boy Scouts of America Narragansett Council were Scouting for Food on Saturday, Nov. 6, collecting non-perishable items for Rhode Island families in need.
Started in 1988, the program...
Property sales in Burrillville between Oct. 29 & Nov. 2
The following is a list of sales recorded in the Burrillville Town Clerk’s office between Friday, Oct. 29 and Tuesday, Nov. 2.
185 Eagle Peak RoadSeller: Michael & Patricia WeddaBuyer: Joshua BiancoPrice: $425,000
41 Old Wallum Lake RoadSeller: Christopher RossBuyer: Patricia WeddaPrice: $310,000
265 Sayles Ave., Unit 1Seller: Edward BlanchardBuyer: Joan ScottPrice: $86,000
19 Beach RoadSeller: Glen & Brenda NileBuyer: Robert & Elizabeth...
Burrillville High School closes for week following 16 positive COVID cases
BURRILLVILLE – Burrillville High School students went back to distance learning for three days last week after 16 positive cases of COVID-19 among students and staff led to more than 120 absences in a single day.
Supt. Michael Sollitto sent a letter to parents on Tuesday, Nov. 2 explaining the decision.
"In addition to those testing positive for COVID-19, a...
Pumpkin Fest to bring family fun to Pascoag, with contests, demos & treats this Saturday
BURRILLVILLE – A festive fall event that typically brings hundreds of young costumed visitors and their families to Pascoag will take place this Saturday, following a one week weather delay.
The Downtown Pascoag & Neighborhood Association's annual Pumpkin Fest will take place on Saturday, Nov. 6 from 5 to 8 p.m. by the village Bridgeway.
Originally scheduled for October 30,...
Letter: Nursing shortage is a wake up call
The fact that we can't find new full-time, vaccinated workers to work at our state hospitals tells you how little the state values healthcare workers. We have been calling attention to staffing issues long before the pandemic even started. For years, nurses and health professionals have been expected to do more with less – less help, less equipment and...
Scouting for food, Broncos 5K: Five things to know in Burrillville this week
Scouting for food
Troop 1 Pascoag and Troop 102 are seeking donations of non-perishable items for the annual Scouting for Food, a drive to help Burrillville families in need. A collection event will be held on Saturday, Nov. 6 at 141 Howard Ave. in Pascoag from 9 to 11 a.m.
Items most needed include canned tuna, peanut butter,...
