Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 27th of May.
Good morning, Warwick.
Memorial Day weekend has ended but the annual Gaspee Days Arts and Crafts Festival is still open today at Narragansett Parkway in Warwick — the event offers local music, arts and crafts with handmade jewelry and artwork from vendors and runs until 4:30 p.m.
Senator Louis DiPalma and Representative Patricia Serpa have introduced bills to update the Access to Public Records Act and boost government transparency by reducing fees and speeding up document requests.
The changes would require agencies to release records like Town Council documents, crash data, and police reports within set deadlines — a move that some government agencies oppose.
Rhode Island earned its highest NCAA baseball seed as the No. 3 selection in the Baton Rouge Region after winning the Atlantic 10 Championship at Capital One Park in Tysons, Va.
The Rams gathered at Mews Tavern and will open tournament play against Dallas Baptist on Friday, May 30 at 7:30 p.m.—their third NCAA Regional appearance—.
The University of Rhode Island baseball team is headed to the Baton Rouge Regional as the No. 3 seed and will play the Dallas Baptist Patriots at 7:30 p.m. Friday night at Alex Box Stadium — the team earned its spot by winning the Atlantic 10 regular season and tournament titles with a 4-1 win over George Mason.
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.
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.
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.
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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