Thursday, March 28, 2024

Burrillville

Three Burrillville teens named MADD RI Youth Champions of the Year

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WARWICK – An annual award recognizing a young adult in Rhode Island who has contributed significantly toward substance use and abuse prevention was given to three recipients this year – and all three were seniors in the Burrillville High School Class of 2024. Mary Chenot, Hannah Silvia and Kaitlyn Fleming were named MADD RI Youth Champions of the Year...

Get in Line: New monthly line-dancing kicks off at Toti’s Tavern Dec. 1

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BURRILLVILLE – Their mantra is, "life's more fun when you get in line," and starting next month, they'll be making regular visits to town to teach locals how it's done. Get in Line RI will teach beginner line-dancing at Toti's Tavern on Friday, Dec. 1 with a fun night out that gives participants the chance to pick up some...

Seasonal pop up, bread for grads & a cashmere sale: Six things to know in Burrillville this week

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Bread for grads The Burrillville High School Class of 2024 is holding a fundraiser, selling fresh baked bread from Texas Roadhouse to support their overnight graduation celebration. The cost is $6 for a dozen frozen rolls and homemade honey cinnamon butter. Orders must be placed by Tuesday, Nov. 14 and pickup will be held from 4 to 5 p.m. on...

Burrillville’s Hazard receives Mollo Labor United Award

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BURRILLVILLE – The United Way of Rhode Island honored Pascoag resident Karen Hazard last month with Dante F. Mollo Labor United Award. Hazard, 59, is the first woman to hold the position of president of the Rhode Island Laborers District Council. She has served as business manager, president, executive board member and steward for Laborer’s Local 1134 at Zambarano Hospital....

Sunday cartoon: Itty Bitty Super Dupers healthy habits

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BURRILLVILLE – With the colder weather and winter season arriving soon, it’s a good point for little kids to try and stay healthy by remaining active and drinking milk daily. Milk gives kids strong teeth and bones. Exercising daily helps keep kids to be healthier and happier every day as well. Kids spend a lot of time sitting at...

Cumberland woman facing charges following alleged high speed attempt to escape Burrillville police

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BURRILLVILLE – A Cumberland woman is facing multiple charges after leading Burrillville officers on a chase into North Smithfield in late October, which only ended after they caught up with her as she tried to flee on foot, according to police. Dawn Chamberlain, 51, was charged with eluding law enforcement, resisting arrest, obstructing an officer and reckless driving following...

Plastic bag ban comes to Rhode Island January 1, but are local businesses ready?

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Northern RI – On January 1, 2024, Rhode Island's new regulation banning single use plastic bags goes into effect. Apparently, some businesses and owners are still in the dark regarding the change. The law, entitled "The Plastic Waste Reduction Act," authored by Senate President Dominick Ruggerio and Rep. Carol Hagan McEntee, bans retail establishments from providing single-use plastic bags to customers...