Burrillville

BURRILLVILLE – I know that I submitted this kids safety coloring cartoon early in January, but after the recent incident in West Warwick involving a child falling through thin ice on an open body of water, it’s obviously a topic that needs to be addressed during the first week of March. A West Warwick police officer jumped into the...

The book's title is The Book of Secrets. Now, that in itself should have been a dead giveaway, but I reached for it anyway, one of many found in my mother's bookcase. The Book of Secrets, I mumbled to myself. I stowed it under my arm and took it to a safe place to read. No doubt it contained many well,...

BURRILLVILLE – The Scouting America Narragansett Council recently recognized one longtime Burrillville volunteer with their highest honor. Florence Stevens was one of seven volunteers to receive the 2025 Silver Beaver Award for exceptional service to the program. Stevens has served as cubmaster for Pack 1 Pascoag, as well as a committee chairperson and chuckwagon program chairperson, according to a note...

On February 24th Senator Jessica de la Cruz posted on her official Facebook page "Mice die in mouse traps because they don't understand why the cheese is free. It's the same with socialism." I was horrified when I read this. The image of the dead mouse just trying to eat stuck in my mind. What was she trying to say?...

BURRILLVILLE – A couple from Johnston has purchased a deli in Pascoag, saying they hope to maintain the same operations as the prior owner while also securing a license for the business this week. Arminda Costa and Otaniel Mendes bought the Cow's Tail Deli & Creamery from founding owners Mike and Christy Karmozyn. The High Street restaurant has built a...

BURRILLVILLE – At Bella Restaurant in Glendale Sunday afternoon, the grand prize of heart shape ruby and diamond earrings and matching pendant necklace shined as bright as the faces of the 100 or so people in festive attire celebrating at the Burrillville Lions Club & Knights of Columbus Pascoag Council 383 Valentine’s Dinner Dance. The rare February warm weather...

BURRILLVILLE – Students will have to do more than just participate in clubs and sports to meet the community service requirement for graduation from Burrillville High School in future years, following an update to the policy recommended by the School Improvement Team. According to the recently-passed changes, students who are currently juniors and seniors will still be able to...