Good morning, Warwick.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Red Island Marathon

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

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.

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.

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.