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Wednesday, April 30th, 2025

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Good morning, Warwick. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of April.

CRIME NEWS

  • Three Rhode Island men (Kuron Mitchell, 25; Alberto Rivera, 25; and Luis Aceituno, 27) were charged with stealing over 7,000 catalytic converters worth more than $2.4 million from parked cars in southern New England and Boston, selling many to a Providence recycling company.  ABC 6

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Paige Moreau, a Roger Williams University student from Lincoln, died on Saturday in Italy after a medical emergency. Colleagues at Bisbano and Associates remembered her lively spirit and announced the firm will sponsor a scholarship in her name for the architecture program.  ABC 6

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • NOAA Fisheries is using fish DNA to study predator and prey links from seawater samples & help improve ecosystem research. Rhode Island anglers now have a new pact as the spring tautog season opened on April 1 with a 16-inch minimum size and a three fish per person daily limit until May 31.  Warwick Online

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Governor Dan McKee has announced new plans to boost Rhode Island primary care by filing a budget amendment that will speed up the review of provider rates and require insurance companies to increase payments and cut delays—he also announced $5 million in grants for practices. Anchor’s Lincoln office in Warwick will keep offering patient care until the end of June as its first facility closes today.  ABC 6
  • The Warwick School Budget Commission will hold a public hearing today at 3 p.m. in the meeting room of the Sawtooth Building in Apponaug to examine a projected $7 million school deficit and discuss fixes — commission chair Ernest Almonte said Tuesday.  Warwick Online
  • Gov. Dan McKee unveiled a plan Tuesday to strengthen primary care by awarding up to $300,000 for recruiting new doctors and $75,000 for practices serving more patients — the plan also offers $5 million in grants and aims to ease slow insurance approvals; Attorney General Peter Neronha called the move a slapdash response to political pressure over the Anchor Medical closure.  WJAR

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Rhode Island Monthly's 2025 Top Doctors Celebration

    5:30-7:30 p.m. — Audi Warwick — $75 for guests — Celebrate the outstanding physicians recognized by their peers in Rhode Island.

    Wed, 5/7/25

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  • Modern Calligraphy for Beginners Workshop

    6:00-7:30 p.m. — Cocktail Hour Essentials — Ticket required — Unleash your creativity with a fun introduction to modern calligraphy in a relaxed setting.

    Thu, 5/8/25

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  • Red Island Marathon

    6 AM — Warwick City Park — Registration required — Experience the challenge and excitement of Rhode Island's marathon races.

    Mon, 5/12/25

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  • 6th Annual Backyard Art Show

    1-7 p.m. — 450 Pequot Ave, Warwick, RI — Free entry — Explore local artists showcasing unique artwork and healing jewelry in a charming backyard setting.

    Sat, 5/17/25

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  • Understanding AI for Vision Impairments

    10-11 a.m. — North Providence Mancini Center — Registration required — Explore how AI is enhancing independence for people with vision impairments.

    Tue, 5/20/25

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  • Gaspee Days Arts & Crafts Festival

    10 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Pawtuxet Park — Free entry — Experience a vibrant arts and crafts festival with local artisans, music, and delicious eats.

    Sat, 5/24/25

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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