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5 Things: Fireworks, Wickford & RIP Lt. Roberto

Five things to know July 2.

1.  Flags at the will be at half staff today to honor retired Lt. Tony Roberto who passed away yesterday. Our condolences go out to Lt. Roberto's friends and family.

2.  It's Fourth of July week! Head down to the town beach (with its new bandstand and layout) for NK's Independence Day celebrations. The Lafayette Band will perform at 6:30 p.m. with fireworks to follow.

3  Things are about to get busy this coming weekend as the Wickford Art Festival celebrates its 50th anniversary. Learn more about the event here.

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4.  Head down to Wickford tomorrow night for another in the municipal lot. Tomorrow night, enjoy the tunes of Brass Attack. Starts at 7 p.m. Please bring seating.

5.  Today: a slight chance of showers in the afternoon with mostly sunny skies and highs near 92. Tonight: a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms with lows around 62. Tomorrow: sunny with highs near 87.

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