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Warwick
Sunday, August 31st, 2025
Good morning, Warwick. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 31st of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina hit, volunteers in South Kingstown recalled helping evacuees both locally and in New Orleans, with some remembering the tense moments at the start of recovery efforts—memories that continue to bind the community. WJAR
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 29-year-old motorcyclist suffered life-threatening injuries in a crash on Toll Gate Road at 9 a.m. Saturday when his motorcycle hit the rear of a car turning into a parking lot—police are investigating and ask anyone with information to call 401-468-4200. ABC 6
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police in Rhode Island responded to two swatting calls on August 30—one on Winsome Drive in North Kingstown at 5 p.m. that showed no public danger and a second on Cliff Road in Warwick at 3 p.m. where a claim of shots fired and a hostage was later found false and is under investigation. ABC 6
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rhode Island law allows parking in front of a house on a public street but does not permit parking in front of driveways or in areas such as highways, sidewalks, and near fire hydrants — rules that can lead to a vehicle being removed if deemed abandoned, unattended, or of no value. These restrictions aim to keep traffic safe and prevent illegal parking practices. The Providence Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Warwick doctor Dr. Charles Calenda was fined $1,100 by the Rhode Island Department of Health after he performed a laser procedure on the wrong eye during treatment on June 28—he must complete a board-approved course within six months. WJAR
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Live Music: Steve Anthony Performance
6-9 p.m. — Harbor Lights Dining Events Golf Marina — Free entry — Enjoy a night of unforgettable tunes from Steve Anthony at Par & Tackle.
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WCFA's 50th Anniversary End of Summer Social
5-8 p.m. — Warwick Center for the Arts — Festive food, beverages, and live entertainment — Celebrate 50 years of creativity with great music and a silent auction.
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West Warwick JV Volleyball Match Against Toll Gate
4:30 p.m. — 1 Webster Knight Dr, West Warwick, RI — Free entry — Cheer on the West Warwick JV volleyball team as they face off against Toll Gate in a spirited match.
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Ocean State 5K Trail Race
8:00 – 10:00 a.m. — Goddard Memorial State Park — Entry fee not specified — Celebrate local sports and honor a beloved coach at this scenic 5K trail run.
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