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Warwick
Wednesday, March 11th, 2026
Good morning, Warwick. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A new, limited-edition hoppy lager honoring the 401 area code is set to launch on April 1 by the Rhode Island Brewers Guild at Buttonwoods Brewery. Local bars, restaurants, and taprooms will offer the brew with a launch party in Providence (starting at 4:01 p.m.). The Providence Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Newport Folk Festival at Fort Adams State Park runs July 24-26, 2026, with Brandi Carlile and Kathleen Edwards on Sunday, Evan Honer on Saturday, and Hot Tuna plus Brother Wallace on Friday. Sold out, fans can join the waitlist via the app — alerts will notify them when tickets open. The Providence Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Officials say the School Department is seeking a $31.9 million bond on the November ballot to fix dire conditions in school buildings, and repairs will help secure safe learning environments. Cranston Herald
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rep. Alex Marszalkowski's proposed bill would ban online sellers from using personal data like ZIP codes and browsing history to change prices automatically. The measure is under study in the House Corporations Committee and may reshape online pricing soon. The Providence Journal
- ➤ Drivers with pothole damage must file a claim within seven days and gather required documentation like photos, repair estimates and police reports. In Warwick, town officials require three itemized estimates or two estimates + a paid repair bill for processing claims. The Providence Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Thousands of Rhode Islanders opted out of HealthSource RI after federal tax credits expired, causing a $111 increase in premiums per person. Gov McKee has allocated $9.5 million to offset the loss in assistance, but experts warn that the drop in enrollment may lead to higher rates. WJAR
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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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