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Warwick
Wednesday, June 11th, 2025
Good morning, Warwick. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of June.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Vertex Pharmaceuticals will lay off 125 employees in Providence and consolidate its three Providence buildings into one campus at 225 Carolina Ave following the cancellation of its VX-264 diabetes program. The layoffs will take effect on Aug. 5 — the company is offering severance, outplacement support, and career counseling. The Providence Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Officials broke ground on Tuesday at noon on the athletic fields of Pilgrim High School to start building a new high school — voters approved $350 million in bonds in 2022. The new school is set to be finished for the start of the 2027-2028 school year. ABC 6
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Ethics Commission ruled Tuesday, June 10 that Senate President Valarie Lawson’s leadership of NEARI does not conflict with her Senate role. She recused herself from two labor-related votes last week to avoid any appearance of bias in labor matters. The Providence Journal
- ➤ Rhode Island lawmakers in the State House will consider a bill called 'Take it outside' that would let restaurants serve food outdoors for up to 18 months if severe damage forces them to close. The bill comes after Matunuck Oyster Bar shut down following a fire — it is expected to restore 50 jobs if passed. WJAR
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Rhode Island offers many Father's Day activities with events ranging from a sailing trip in Newport on June 15 to a camping cookout in West Greenwich on June 14. The day also has options for a concert in Bristol, a tandem bike brunch in Portsmouth, a golf barbecue in Warwick, free zoo admission in Providence, and more—tickets and prices vary. The Providence Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Bishop Hendricken baseball team became Rhode Island’s Division I state champion after sweeping the Cumberland Clippers in a title series last week. The Hawks won the second game by a score of twelve to two (with a key three-run home run by senior Braeden Campbell) to secure their second straight title. Warwick Online
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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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New England Chapter ISA Tree Climbing Championship
2 PM – 5 PM — Masonic Youth Center — Entry fees apply — Witness skillful climbers showcase their talents at the annual tree climbing championship.
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Warwick Independence Day Fireworks
Nighttime — Oakland Beach — Free entry — Enjoy a spectacular display of fireworks over Narragansett Bay.
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