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Good day Warwick! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How much will Warwick’s new high schools really end up costing?
- Why a Lincoln casino robbery case landed in Warwick’s district court
Today's riddle: I think I’ll wear only one boot today. 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Breezy with variable clouds, with a high of 32 and low of 25 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and breezy, temps: high: 30, low: 12. ⛄️ Brr!
- Friday: Turning cloudy and cold, with a high of 26 and low of 18 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Warwick Post Year in Review 2025: Government (warwickpost.com) — Warwick residents get a look back at 2025’s biggest local government moves, from the new City Hall Plaza ice rink capping Apponaug’s long makeover to escalating costs for the new high schools. The recap also covers the rollout of citywide red-light and traffic cameras and previews a Jan. 6, 2026 public forum on the school construction project. 
Find out what's happening in Warwickfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
• Three Mass. residents arrested after allegedly robbing a man at R.I. casino (bostonglobe.com) — Three Massachusetts residents accused of robbing a man at Bally’s casino in Lincoln were arraigned in Kent County District Court in Warwick and ordered held without bail. Warwick readers should note the case underscores how serious Rhode Island courts treat alleged violent robberies tied to regional casino activity, and includes a warning from Lincoln Police about meeting unfamiliar people.
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Winter Afternoon Tea
Blithewold Manor, Gardens & Arboretum , 101 Ferry Rd , Bristol
11:00 am - New Year's Eve: Move, Magic, and Manifest
Pivotal Brewing Company Bristol , 500 Wood St Building 111 , Bristol
11:00 am - Xtreme Hip Hop Step Aeorbics
Gateway Center at Roger Williams Park , 1197 Broad Street , Providence
5:15 pm - Tai Chi Paradigm Beginner Level
Gateway Center at Roger Williams Park , 1197 Broad Street , Providence
6:30 pm - Leisure Services 2026 meeting dates
North Kingstown, RI Calendar North Kingstown, RI 02852 - All Aboard for the Holidays
Botanical Center , 1000 Elmwood Ave , Providence
10:00 am - Take the Plunge This New Year’s Day!
North Kingstown, RI Calendar , 10 Beach Street , North Kingstown
12:30 pm - RWP Museum Discovery Tykes
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium , 1000 Elmwood Ave , Providence
10:00 am - Kaffeeklatsch
Willett Free Library , 45 Ferry Road , Saunderstown
10:00 am - Tai Chi Paradigm® Introduction - Beginner Level
RWP Gateway Center , 1197 Broad St. , Providence
6:30 pm - Free First Saturdays In The Park
Roger Williams Park , 1000 Elmwood Ave , Providence
9:00 am - Yoga for Every Body with Mimi Budnick
RWP Gateway Center , 1197 Broad St. , Providence
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Update: Pet Reunited
Gus, a cat who went missing in Providence, RI, has been safely reunited with their family after 11 hours, 44 minutes. Message from Owner: "we fear… (Nextdoor Avengers) - A Cat was Lost on 2025-12-28, more info at https://petfbi.org/api/view/763642/ce8da506
Lost or found a pet? Report it to Pet FBI at https://petfbi.org (Nextdoor Avengers)
- Savers Thrifts Stores posted a job opening for Savers / Value Village Careers - Retail Warehouse & Production Associate in Warwick. Apply here.
- PetSmart, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate Part Time in Warwick. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Warwick here.
🗞 Nearby News
West Warwick
- CT Youth Hockey Game Erupts Into Fight Over Playing Time; Coach, Dad Arrested (dailyvoice.com)
- Trooper Kent County Arrests Dec. 26: Domestic Assault, Sex Offender (warwickpost.com)
- Vets-tribute 1998 FLD's story of sacrifice, achievement, hope (overdriveonline.com)
Cranston
- What will 2050 hold for RI? What industry leaders had to say (providencejournal.com)
East Greenwich
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