Thursday, May 2, 2024

Burrillville

Sunday cartoon: Buckleupallofus charity car show raises $2,500 for imPossible Dream

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BURRILLVILLE – The 7th Annual Buckleupallofus charity car show held on Sunday, Sept. 26, raised more than $2,500 for imPossible Dream castle and playground, designed for disabled children to enjoy fun and activities indoors and outdoors in Warwick. It was a beautiful fall day across New England and the turnout was the largest to date. Not only did we...

Property sales in Burrillville between Sept. 24 & Sept. 29

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The following is a list of sales recorded in the Burrillville Town Clerk’s office between Friday, Sept. 24 and Wednesday, Sept. 29. 0 Wallum Lake RoadSeller: Robert & Debra McManusBuyer: Debra HammondPrice: $20,000 33 Maple Leaf RoadSeller: Justin DiamondBuyer: Ashley Zira Price: $320,000 Granite River Village Condominium, Unit 111Seller: Matthew Santoro & Ashley ParenteauBuyer: Melissa KatchapisPrice: $300,000 240 Wakefield RoadSeller: Geoffrey Beaven &...

A haunted history: Northern RI stops attract crowds of the curious, Part I

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Editor’s note: The below content is the first installment of a series on local ghost stories, offered as part of our Fall Guide . A printable pdf of the complete guide is available here, and can be accessed through the "Fall" tab above, where it will remain through October 31. With structures that hold centuries of history, it should be no...

Burrillville Rep. Place says testing, COVID mandates mark denial of access to redistricting hearing

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PROVIDENCE - Rep. David Place refused to comply with the requirement that attendees at a redistricting hearing on Thursday, Sept. 30 submit either proof of vaccination or a negative test COVID-19, and did not attend the hearing, instead issuing a statement against the mandates. A Republican representing District 47 in Burrillville and Glocester, Place said he believes members of...

Harrisville man wins $18K at North Smithfield pub

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NORTH SMITHFIELD – A man from Harrisville playing Keno at a North Smithfield bar and restaurant this week won $18,000, according to a release from the Rhode Island Lottery. The man visited Gator's Pub at 1402 Victory Highway on Monday, Sept. 27 and wagered $5 on a 6-spot game - a potential $6,000 win. He added Keno Plus for an...

In Burrillville, surgical tech turned tattoo artist aims to help breast cancer survivors feel whole

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BURRILLVILLE – After working with breast cancer patients in hospital operating rooms for nearly two decades, surgical tech Kristen Lanctot has branched out, and has found a way to help women heal in a way that reaches beyond the limits of medicine. Working inside a specialty beauty services business in Pascoag known as Mindful Aesthetics, Lanctot...

Pascoag Library welcomes community to 150 year celebration

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BURRILLVILLE – The board that runs a historic community library is inviting residents to join them in a celebration of a landmark anniversary next month, at an event highlighting the facility's unique story. Pascoag Public Library will celebrate its 150th birthday at an evening event on Friday, Oct. 22 designed for an adult crowd, with a speaking program, cake and...