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Warwick
Saturday, February 21st, 2026
Good morning, Warwick. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Friday marked the 23rd anniversary of the Station nightclub fire at the memorial park in West Warwick — Gov. Dan McKee remembered the 100 lives lost, over 200 injured and paid tribute to the first responders who helped that tragic night. WJAR
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Electric Boat announced plans to add 3,500 workers to its Quonset Point plant as part of an 8,000-worker expansion for new submarine construction. The hiring surge was confirmed on Feb. 19 and will be detailed further at Monday, Feb. 23’s legislative breakfast. The Providence Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Station Fire Memorial Park (211 Cowesset Ave., West Warwick) honors the 100 lives lost in the 2003 nightclub fire and offers engraved pillars, stone paths, and a timeline for visitors to remember the tragedy with free admission and no set hours. The Providence Journal
- ➤ Trinity Repertory Company presents The Winter’s Tale through March 22 at 201 Washington St. in Providence. The play mixes intense drama and quirky comedy with strong performances and creative staging (ticket info available at the box office). Warwick Post
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Max is a senior dog seeking a loving forever home after his owner passed away; he loves socializing with other dogs (his gentle, rotund charm endears him) and will thrive in an adult home. The Providence Journal
- ➤ Local Catholic guidelines call for abstaining from meat on Fridays during Lent, prompting fish fry events that offer fresh seafood for community members. The Shrine of the Little Flower hosts weekly fish fries while The Fishery held its first Fish Fryday on Feb. 20, serving meals until 6 p.m. (35 Dion Drive, Burrillville) and (271 Post Road, Westerly). The Providence Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Friday's RIIL basketball playoff games provided live results for multiple divisions in boys and girls matches with teams such as La Salle and Mount Pleasant competing. The tournament continues with a boys Division I game at North Kingstown today at 2 p.m. and a girls Division III match on Monday. The Providence Journal
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25th Extraordinary Woman Award Dinner
5-9 p.m. — Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick — Ticketed event — Celebrate the remarkable contributions of women in the community with a prestigious award dinner.
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6th Annual RI Wind Turbine Competition
8 AM – 5 PM — Knight Campus - Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) — Free entry — Watch local students showcase their engineering skills in a thrilling wind turbine challenge.
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Spring Flower Arranging Workshop
6-7:30 p.m. — Cask Restaurant & Bar — Ticket includes two arrangements and one drink — Unleash your creativity in a hands-on flower arranging workshop.
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