Burrillville

BURRILLVILLE – A Burrillville resident and member of the Pascoag Fire Department was arrested on Sunday, Sept. 24, and charged with second degree child molestation, second degree sexual assault and disorderly conduct by the Burrillville Police Department. Richard Forslund, Jr., 31, of 28 Church St., Pascoag, was taken into custody Sunday afternoon at 2:40 p.m. after what police say...

Between the Cracks moves base Between the Crack, a Burrillville organization that helps families in need that don't qualify for government assistance , has announced that the group's base will be moving from Dev's Cafe to Toti's Tavern at 8 Callahan School St. Those who have donations or who need help can reach out to Donna or Terri at Toti's...

BURRILLVILLE – The governing board of a Pascoag-based health center that has operated in Burrillville for more than 100 years will be the first recipient of a new award recognizing dedicated leaders in the community health center movement. The board of directors of Well One Primary Medical and Dental Care has been selected for the inaugural Rhode Island Health Center Association Jane...

BURRILLVILLE – It’s nearly the end of September and many classic car and truck shows are winding down at the end of this month for the cruising season. Fortunately, there are still a handful of these area automotive events continuing into the month of October, weather permitting. I want to remind those of you that enjoy bringing your kids...

Northern RI – Welcome to The Weekend, northern Rhode Island, your guide to making the most of your free time while keeping your money close to home. The below list maps out all the fun we could find in our three-town radius. If we missed you, don't forget to make sure your business or special event is on our...

BURRILLVILLE – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management has signed a purchase and sales agreement to acquire some 930 acres of land in Burrillville from the Boy Scouts of America, including a former Cub Scout camp that was eyed for procurement earlier this year by a New York-base business. Cub World, a former Scout camp on Buck...

BURRILLVILLE – In June, some 2,000 to 3,000 visitors gathered on Pascoag Main Street for an event featuring live entertainment, activities and more, with the official reveal of a new mini-park to be known as Fountain Square. Area businesses joined other vendors, bringing their food, drink and goods out into the roadway for the party, which marked completion of...