Good morning, Warwick.

The Sea to Schools program has begun pilot-testing monkfish sliders in RI school lunches today to support local fishermen and sustainability, with 94% of students liking the dish in earlier tests.

The project is funded by a two-year grant from the Henry P. Kendall Foundation.

Consumer Reports released a price report today showing that grocery prices vary widely in RI, with Aldi (8.3% cheaper than Walmart) as a local budget-friendly option and Whole Foods (nearly 40% higher than Walmart) among the priciest chains.

Hummingbirds are migrating north and may soon appear in local gardens as spring warms the air.

Experts advise planting native, red or orange tubular flowers (such as bee balm) and providing water to attract these quick birds.

A FinanceBuzz report shows Rhode Island residents pay 19.76% of their income in taxes, ranking 20 overall among the states (lower than some New England states).

Tax returns and payments for state and federal taxes will be due tomorrow with online and mail options.

Dozens of cannabis applicants criticized the slow licensing process after a judge halted it due to residency rules.

They said the delay restricted competition and tax revenue while the Cannabis Control Commission reviewed next steps.

RI college basketball teams shifted rosters through transfer portal moves announced on April 13; Providence men's team welcomed three new commitments while players such as Nilavan Daniels exited, URI women saw Albina Syla and other key players enter the portal, and Bryant teams realigned their rosters.

Today, The Providence Journal announced the 2025-26 Girls Hockey All-State teams, naming standout players from South County, TRPW, Northern RI Yeti, and SCM.

Coaches selected forwards, defensemen, and goalies who shined during the season.

Last Monday, Bishop Hendricken beat Cumberland 7-0 at Pepin Field in a rematch of last season’s title series.

Braedon Daley + Ryan Santo Jr. drove key plays by shutting out the opposition and powering a two-run single to seal the win.

Rhode Island FC will host the New England Revolution tonight at Centreville Bank Stadium in the U.S. Open Cup with kickoff at 7 p.m. and the match being streamed on Paramount Plus (teams aim to bounce back after last season’s result).

Voting for the Longplex Athlete of the Week in Baseball is open online until Friday, following a busy week of high school baseball that featured teams from West Warwick, Cumberland, La Salle, East Providence and Bishop Hendricken (only online ballots are accepted).

The Providence Journal released its 2025-26 All-State Boys Hockey teams, naming top players including standout forwards from La Salle + Bishop Hendricken.

The teams reflect elite season performance, with players like Shane Gaudreau leading playoff runs and scoring crucial goals.

Write to Grow Writing Workshop

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Warwick Center for the Arts — No cost listed — Engage in writing to enhance mindfulness and personal growth through poetry and sharing.

Easy Pastel Painting Workshop

6-8 p.m. — MoonStone Art Studio — All materials included — Unleash your creativity while learning soft pastel techniques to paint a serene sand dune beach scene.

Fourth Annual Izzy K Event

1:30-5:00 p.m. — 116 Long St, Warwick, RI — Donation goal of $50,000 — Support the mission to bring joy and care to patients and families in the community.

Rhode Island Women's Expo

11 AM – 3 PM — Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick (Airport) — $12 online, $20 at the door — Celebrate women's lifestyle with shopping, wellness talks, and delicious tastings.