Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of March.
Good morning, Warwick.
Munroe Dairy’s CEO explained the bottling process during an in-depth interview at the dairy plant, offering an inside look at how the business produces fresh products for the community.
Today, RWU's Center for Economic and Environmental Development leads a research initiative to strengthen quahog fisheries in Narragansett Bay.
The project combines aquaculture, disease testing, and student training to support wild shellfish populations and boost the local seafood economy.
Dr. Mark Turco will step down as CEO of the Rhode Island Life Science Hub on Wednesday, March 11 to lead a medical device company.
The agency paused its Life Sciences Day at the State House — it will name an interim leader soon.
Residents in the state are frustrated by potholes from winter weather that have damaged vehicles — the Rhode Island Department of Transportation now offers an online form for filing damage claims.
Prout girls beat Pilgrim on Wednesday with strong 14 point performances from Katie LaPlante and Mille Maher and will advance to Saturday's Division III championship at the Amica Mutual Pavilion.
Exeter-West Greenwich boys edged Times2 Academy by two points and will meet their next opponent in a title game.
Boys and Girls High School Hockey State Championships will be held March 18 at Amica Mutual Pavilion — three games start at 4 p.m., 6 p.m., and 8 p.m. Online buyers before March 16 will receive a voucher for a Providence Bruins game.
At The AMP today, the Division II girls basketball final starts at 6 p.m. with Lincoln School facing Tiverton while the boys final — featuring Mt. Hope against Burrillville — begins at 8 p.m., marking a key moment in the Rhode Island Interscholastic League Tournament.
URI women's basketball team will open Atlantic 10 Tournament play tomorrow in Henrico, Virginia.
Coach Tammi Reiss shared details on the postseason plans today.
URI men's basketball ended its three-game losing streak with a 64-52 win against Duquesne at the Ryan Center on Wednesday, Mar.
4. Tyler Cochran led with 21 points plus RJ Johnson added 14 as the Rams boosted their conference standings.
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.
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.
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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