Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 14th of August.
Good morning, Warwick.
🏘️ Community
Community members are invited to volunteer on multiple days to refresh the Arboretum and Riverwalk ahead of the 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony.
Tasks include light cleanup, trimming, raking, and general site care during weekdays (4 p.m. to 7 p.m.) and Saturdays (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.).
Westerly banned cabanas and tents today at its town beach, leaving beachgoers without these shade options.
Nearby beaches in Narragansett, Charlestown, and South Kingstown continue to allow them under specific rules (tents restricted in size, cabanas set toward the back).
📰 Economy
A Providence Journal report found rising costs are straining Rhode Islanders’ budgets.
A July 23 trip to Warwick-area supermarkets (their local sample) highlighted grocery price hikes, and the study noted persistent high energy rates and expensive municipal services as key issues in debates over affordability.
🏛️ Government
Gov. McKee and challenger Helena Foulkes exchanged sharp barbs during a televised debate on Wednesday, Aug.
12 at the Providence Performing Arts Center. McKee backed reactivating truck tolls for road repairs while Foulkes opposed tolls for local companies plus proposed a millionaire’s tax for housing.
📰 Lifestyle
R1 Indoor Karting in Lincoln offers indoor electric kart racing, interactive attractions, arcade games, and a restaurant bar with a track view for summer fun.
Guests can choose race options for beginners, experienced drivers, and young racers.
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