Burrillville woman releases children’s book, plans series with goal to give back
BURRILLVILLE – A longtime photographer has made the leap to writer and illustrator with the debut of her first children's book this month, and now plans to use her talents to give back to the community.
Carissa Leveille Nylin's first book, A to Z for D-O-G, teaches and practices the alphabet, and helps early readers practice rhythmic reading.
"It is a...
Man with loaded gun, three others charged after off-roading at site of fatal accident
BURRILLVILLE – A Massachusetts man, who police say was intoxicated and in possession of a loaded gun, is facing felony charges after he was caught as a passenger in a Jeep that was off-roading on private property.
Three additional men, including one in possession of an unloaded weapon, are also facing charges related to the incident.
The arrests come just six...
Newberry, Place join in call on Raimondo for date to step down from state leadership
PROVIDENCE – Reps. Brian Newberry and David Place are among eight members of a minority House caucus who are calling this week on Gov. Gina Raimondo to set an official date for the transference of state leadership to Lt. Gov. Dan McKee.
McKee is slated to take over the governorship as Raimondo joins President-elect Joe Biden's team. The two-term governor...
Coloring cartoon teaches families space heater safety
BURRILLVILLE – The latest installment in the Seasons of Safety coloring cartoon campaign aims to teach kids and families about the importance of proper use and placement of space heaters.
Space heaters keep us warm in the winter season, but also come with risks if not properly used and maintained.
This cartoon aims to help open up dialogue about space heater...
Burrillville 2020: A year in pictures
It was a year that, for better or worse, those who lived through it will never forget.
Whenever we could be in 2020, NRI NOW was there to capture it. When we couldn't – due to pandemic-ordered crowd restrictions and the need to follow statewide orders to stay home – we did what we could to document the year via...
Day of service, reward for Max: Five things to know in Burrillville this week
A day "on"
Monday, Jan. 18 is Martin Luther King Day, traditionally celebrated with a day of volunteer service in honor of the human rights leader. While organized events honoring King have largely been cancelled, there are always ways to help out right in your own neighborhood.
Pick up litter on your street today, or make a longer term commitment to...
Feeling tense? Locals offer timely tips for stress management
NORTHERN RI –Stress can hit like a brutal boxer from an infinite number of situations: car troubles, job and money concerns, continuing conflicts over COVID.
Emotions, fear, worry and stress are contagious too.
But people do not have to helplessly succumb to the pressures of daily life. According to local health and wellness experts, there are many ways to reduce anxiety...
