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Warwick
Thursday, February 26th, 2026
Good morning, Warwick. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Thousands remained without power Wednesday as restoration efforts continued; Rhode Island Energy (3,131 customers) and National Grid (3,132 customers) reported unserved homes. Affected residents were advised to report outages through their respective company channels. WJAR
- ➤ On Feb. 24, Redditors held a lively snowball fight in Dexter Park following the blizzard — some participants later built a snow person for extra fun. The Providence Journal
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ CWTheaters Lincoln Mall and CW Lanes & Games announced they will close Saturday, Feb. 28, ending the local theater known for its stadium seating. Patrons can use gift cards (redeemable at the Majestic 7 theater in Watertown) once the location closes. WJAR
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Friends of the School for the Deaf helps families face life-changing diagnoses by providing guidance and everyday items; social worker Gerlany Meija teaches students to communicate + connects parents with local support. WJAR
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Providence Journal & United Way spotlight VITA, which offers free tax preparation at 26 sites for Rhode Islanders earning up to $69,000. Residents can call 211 or book an appointment at United Way at 50 Valley St. on Tuesday evenings and Saturdays. The Providence Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Five Vermont dump trucks with loaders arrived Wednesday at the state emergency warehouse to help clear snow from blocked Providence streets and nearby towns. Pennsylvania crews with eight loaders are expected today — Maine Guard teams promise extra support as communities recover from the blizzard. The Providence Journal
- ➤ Rhode Island Energy said it restored power for 99% of customers after a Feb. 23 blizzard left over 50,000 without service, with most restoration completed by Feb. 24 at 10 a.m. The company deployed 400 crews and 1,400 workers + received help from crews in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The Providence Journal
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Heavy snow continues today as Rhode Island parents keep kids busy by building snow sculptures and planning creative indoor play after school closures disrupted normal routines. In North Kingstown and Providence, families adapt to power outages with imaginative activities that balance home and work life. The Providence Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ A blizzard delayed Monday and Tuesday’s high school basketball tournaments, so the League rescheduled six finals next week at The AMP and school sites, with Rhode Island College hosting Division I semifinals on Monday and Tuesday, and the wrestling tournament now set for this weekend. 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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