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Warwick
Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Warwick. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 2nd of June.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Filming for the movie Rubber Hut began yesterday in a Warwick parking lot where crews built a replica of the original Condom Hut from the 1990s — a film starring Grace Van Patten that explores the controversial drive-thru business. The Providence Journal
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, May 30, a meteor exploded over Cape Cod Bay, releasing energy equivalent to 300 tons of TNT and sending a loud boom that was captured on home security footage in Cumberland. NASA reported the event was heard from Rhode Island to New Hampshire. The Providence Journal
- ➤ Wildlife rescuers urge drivers to slow down for turtles crossing roads during nesting season in May and June. Veterinarians at the Wildlife Clinic of Rhode Island in Saunderstown have treated 33 injured turtles this year and offer advice on safely moving them. The Providence Journal
- ➤ The Wildlife Clinic of Rhode Island offers clear directions for safely moving snapping turtles off roads during May and June when these animals cross to lay eggs. Residents are advised to follow the recommended methods (as outlined by the clinic) to protect both turtles and vehicles. The Providence Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Hurricane season began on June 1, and local experts urge residents to prepare an emergency go-bag with enough essentials to last 72 hours. The checklist includes nonperishable food, water, and a first-aid kit to keep families safe. The Providence Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Pitchers from East Providence & Hendricken booked state championship tickets on May 31 by winning playoff games—Hallene with a two-hit complete game against La Salle and Burgos with a no-hitter after a rain delay in Warwick. The best-of-three series starts Thursday at Rhode Island College. The Providence Journal
- ➤ The Warwick boys tennis team clinched an undefeated season with a 4-2 win over Providence Country Day in the RIIL Division III Championship match on Monday, June 1 at East Providence High School (the victory capped a season marked by strong teamwork). The Providence Journal
- ➤ Monday’s RIIL playoffs saw North Kingstown win with a walk-off home run, Ponaganset upset the Patriots in softball, Mt. Hope sweep Blue Wave in volleyball, and local baseball and tennis teams advance in playoffs at Rhode Island College and Wawaloam Field; upcoming match-ups will decide championship entries. The Providence Journal
- ➤ BVPCF baseball won its playoff game against Exeter-West Greenwich on Monday, Jun. 1 at Wawaloam Field. The team recorded key plays from Alex Torres and Noah Ferreira that thrilled local fans. The Providence Journal
- ➤ East Greenwich beat Middletown 8-5 Monday at Gaudet Field, with Anders Nelson striking out eight & driving his team into a fourth straight Division II baseball title series. They will play West Warwick in a best-of-three matchup at Rhode Island College later this week. The Providence Journal
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