Burrillville

BURRILLVILLE – Speaking to cameras in front of local landmarks including Harrisville Falls, Jesse Desorcy told America how his vocal talent was born from tragedy. The 29-year-old singer of country/rock band Back Rhodes appeared on the NBC hit singing competition The Voice on Monday, March 8. And while his performance of David Lee Murphy's, "Dust on the Bottle," didn't turn the...

Boys basketball Congratulations to the Burrillville High School boys basketball team on a great season that came to an end over the weekend. The Broncos made it to the final four, taking on Wheeler last week in a game ending 51-48 with BHS on top. The season ended with a state championship game on Saturday, March 6, with a 36-51 loss...

BURRILLVILLE – The Fearless Dino Protector Squad “Safe Kitchen, Safe You,” Campaign's burn prevention coloring cartoons remind kids and adults about the importance of home fire safety and burn prevention. Stoves can get very hot, and so can pots and pans when cooking meals for the family. It is very important to make sure kids do not get too close...

BURRILLVILLE – A real estate developer who submitted plans for a 250-kilowatt solar system at the intersection of East Avenue and Broncos Highway withdrew the application this week, with hopes to potentially add housing to the project. The initial proposal by Lincoln-based Andromeda Real Estate Partners, LLC for the vacant 6.84-acre plot, envisioned ground-mounted panels on .69 acres, with access...

PROVIDENCE – Legislators fighting to keep Zambarano Hospital open say they've received, "explosive," confirmation of the rumors the state intends to close the skilled care facility, and to discharge patients unable to receive care anywhere else. Senate Minority Whip Jessica de la Cruz, a Republican representing District 23 in Burrillville, Glocester and North Smithfield, and Rep. David Place, a Republican...

BURRILLVILLE – It's been less than one week since Burrillville native and country music artist Charlie Marie released the first single from her debut album, Heard It Through The Red Wine. And the song – a ballad about discovering a lover's infidelity with some help from the lip-loosening juice –  is already garnering attention on the national country music scene. The...

The following is a list of property sales recorded in the Burrillville Town Clerk’s office between Friday, Feb. 26 and Wednesday, March 3. 495 Central St. Seller: Lucas & Kelly Fiske Buyer: Michael & Jessica Paquin Price: $315,000 1836-1838 Victory Highway & 0 Victory Highway Seller: Nancy Olson Buyer: Tyler Brown Price: $372,000 401 Smith Hill Road Seller: Tracy Leroux Buyer: Joseph & Amber Charette Price: $365,000 106 Arthur's Way, Unit 106 Seller:...