Independence Day. And no one’s stopping us – but us.

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by Michael Morse, contributing writer Photo: The Family of Man. Drum Major by Alfred Eisenstaedt If ever there was a perfect time for a celebration, this is it. The time is now to throw away our troubles, put down our frustration, kick our hopelessness to the curb, let our far too long hair down, and…

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Happy Birthday, America! No fireworks, but other ways to celebrate

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A different celebration of July 4th – but celebrate we will! Friendly reminder: In RI only ground and hand-held sparkling devices (“sparklers”) are legal for use by the general public. There are no fireworks in the state of Rhode Island that we could find. What an amazing fact that is! 2020 will go down as…

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Fireworks are Illegal in RI and MA. Period.

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As the Fourth of July and summer celebrations approach, Chief Steven Pinch and the Union Fire District of South Kingstown reminds residents that the use of fireworks is illegal in Rhode Island. It is illegal in Rhode Island for non-professional, non-licensed individuals to sell, use or possess display fireworks or aerial consumer fireworks. Firecrackers, rockets,…

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