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4th Of July Pool Safety: Tips To Prevent Drowning In Rhode Island
Although it's going to be unseasonably cool this holiday weekend, here's how to stay safe at pools this summer.

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Although it's going to be unseasonably cool this holiday weekend, here's how to stay safe at pools this summer.

Fourth of July falls on a Sunday this year, which means the holiday is observed the following day, on Monday in most cases.
Fourth of July falls on a Sunday this year, which means the holiday is observed the following day, on Monday in most cases.
Fourth of July falls on a Sunday this year, which means the holiday is observed the following day, on Monday in most cases.
Fourth of July falls on a Sunday this year, which means the holiday is observed the following day, on Monday in most cases.
Fourth of July falls on a Sunday this year, which means the holiday is observed the following day, on Monday in most cases.
Fourth of July falls on a Sunday this year, which means the holiday is observed the following day, on Monday in most cases.
Fourth of July falls on a Saturday this year, which means the holiday is observed the following day, on Monday, in most cases.
Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Rhode Island.
Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around the East Bay.
Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Rhode Island.
Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around South County.
Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around the East Bay.
Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around the East Bay.
Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around South County.
All four of Rhode Island's copies of the founding document, including one of just 13 original signed copies, will be on display July 2.
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See how Little Rhody compares to other states on what types of fireworks are allowed ahead of the 4th of July.
Fireworks accidents are most common in the days around the 4th of July.
Residents are asked to keep their bins at the curb if their trash and recycling were not picked up on the usual day.