Taylor Swift won't celebrate the Fourth in Rhode Island this year | ABC6

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July 4, 2024

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Taylor Swift won't celebrate the Fourth in Rhode Island this year | ABC6

Swift at her home in Westerly back in 2023. (Courtesy of Taylor Swift / Instagram)

WESTERLY, R.I. (WLNE) — America’s favorite popstar won’t be making her annual trip to Rhode Island this year.

After all, she’s finishing up her worldwide tour.

Taylor Swift, who owns a house on Watch Hill, throws an iconic Fourth of July party at her home every year.

Last year, Rhode Island saw Selena Gomez and the HAIM sisters, who attended her party.

However, Swift will be in the Netherlands for her “Eras” Tour until Saturday, July 6, according to her tour schedule.

Just this past weekend, Westerly was also the location for model Olivia Culpo, and NFL star Christian McCaffrey’s wedding.

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Warwick hosts Rhode Island State BBQ Championship

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July 6, 2024

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Warwick hosts Rhode Island State BBQ Championship

WARWICK, R.I. (WJAR) — The annual Rhode Island State BBQ Championship was held in Warwick on Friday and Saturday.

Over 20 competitors participated in this year’s event in categories such as chicken, ribs, pork, and brisket.

This year’s competition featured Bill Gillespie, founder and Head Pit Master of the World Champion Smokin’ Hoggz BBQ, and Bill Purvis of Chicken Fried Barbecue.

The grand champion will receive an invitation to the American Royal World Series of Barbecue in Kansas City, MO.

The event is part of the South County Hot Air Balloon Festival.

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Massachusetts and Rhode Island men identified in fatal East Providence kayaking incident

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July 6, 2024

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Massachusetts and Rhode Island men identified in fatal East Providence kayaking incident

EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – East Providence police and fire department were notified early Friday morning that two adult males did not return home after kayaking late Thursday night.

The reporting party told investigators that the two males went kayaking on Omega Pond just off Roger Williams Avenue and had not heard from them since.

Officers and firefighters began searching the shoreline and used drone technology to locate one body just below the surface of the water a short distance from where two empty kayaks were found. A short time later, a second body was discovered.

East Providence Fire Department marine units provided marine search operations. The Office of the State Medical Examiners was on scene to take custody of the deceased.

Marine units and dive teams from Rhode Island State Police and Department of Environmental Management also assisted with the search.

The two deceased males were identified as 52-year-old Joseph Fritz of East Providence and 37- year-old Gregory Boerman of Allston, Massachusetts.

Boerman was being remembered as a great person who was fun to be around.

Fritz was known as someone who could not be forgotten.

The incident remains under investigation by detectives and the state medical examiner. The deaths do not appear suspicious at this time.

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Rhode Island Canoe and Kayak Association shares safety tips amid recent deaths

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July 6, 2024

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Rhode Island Canoe and Kayak Association shares safety tips amid recent deaths

A local association is sharing safety tips following a double kayaking tragedy in East Providence on the 4th of July.

President of the Rhode Island Canoe and Kayak Association, Erick Eckilson, said it’s always best to go out on the water in groups.

“We always encourage people not to paddle alone,” said Eckilson. “It’s really dangerous to go out alone, always go out in a group if you can,” he said.

Eckilson said it’s also important to consider your skill level and the conditions of the body of water you’re entering.

“Stay in places that are in your skill level, conditions can change quick if it’s windy, if there are waves,” he said.

Eckilson reminded kayakers to always wear a life vest.

“Always, always have to wear a life jacket,” exclaimed Eckilson. “It needs to be zipped, it needs to be buckled, you need to have it on because it can literally save your life if you go into the water,” Eckilson said.

East Providence police said they expect to release the names of the two victims Saturday.

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