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Warwick
Friday, May 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Warwick. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 23rd of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Big Lots will open over 70 stores in nine states on June 5 after its sale to Gordon Brothers Retail Partners—its only location in Warwick at 2485 Warwick Ave remains available for lease. The reopening does not include Rhode Island as the rollout follows a recent May expansion in other regions. The Providence Journal
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Federal prosecutors indicted eight people on May 21 after fake pop-up messages tricked more than 300 seniors — including some here — into transferring funds that resulted in an estimated $5M loss, and investigators continue to pursue additional leads. The Providence Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Nearly 200 years ago, Rocky Point Amusement Park opened in Rhode Island and grew to be a popular attraction with rides, clambakes, and even baseball fields where legends played — it closed in 1994. Today the site is Rocky Point State Park at 1 Rocky Point Ave, offering hiking, fishing, and biking from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. The Providence Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Last week, about 170 nursing graduates received their gold and green pins during a pinning ceremony at CCRI’s Flanagan Campus in Lincoln, as families cheered and the graduates, including valedictorian Jarod R. Cournoyer (Warwick), celebrated their new roles in health care. Cournoyer, who left a career in civil engineering, urged his peers to embrace their calling to care for others. Johnston SunRise
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Block Island in Rhode Island has been named one of the top summer travel destinations by USA TODAY; it is the only New England spot on the 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards list and ranked seventh for its 17 miles of beaches, scenic bluffs, and historic lighthouses. Visitors can enjoy sailing, kayaking and hiking —with the Block Island Arts and Artisans Festival in August offering extra local charm— as they plan their summer trips. The Providence Journal
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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.
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AMC Narragansett Spring Fling
1-4 p.m. — Goddard Memorial State Park — Free entry — Enjoy a delightful picnic with games, prizes, and outdoor camaraderie at this annual spring event.
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Rhode Island's 14th Annual Esophageal Cancer Walk/Run
9 AM – 12 PM — Warwick City Park — Registration required online — Walk or run to support esophageal cancer awareness and research.
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Creeping Beauties of the Woods
6 p.m. — West Warwick Public Library — Free entry — Explore a hauntingly entertaining journey through creepy fairy tales and undead adventures.
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Modern Calligraphy Workshop for Beginners
6:00-7:30 p.m. — Cocktail Hour Essentials — Ticket required — Explore modern calligraphy with a fun workshop and take home your own beginner's kit!
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