Community Corner

Aug. 8: Another Win for the Johnston Crew

The local Junior Little League's latest win leads off your 5 Things to Know Today for Aug,. 8, 2012.

 

1. Another Win: They're now 3-1 in the Junior Little League East Regional tournament with their 7-2 victory yesterday, and Johnston's squad will try to make it four in a row and take one more step toward repeating as regional champs today at 4 pm against Pennsylvannia.

2. Clouds Build: A sunny start is expected to give way to mostly cloudy skies and temps in the upper 80s. Looks like gray skies and chance of rain and t-storms through Sunday morning.

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3. Team Beisel: After her two-medal performance in the London Games, native Rhode Islander Elizabeth Beisel is set to attend a . Word is lots of folks are planning to go — best head down Rt. 4 early [or leave the beach around 4 and head north].

4. Election Season: This upcoming Sunday, Aug. 12, is the last day for voter registrations to be eligible for the Sept. 11 primary. Drop off registration forms at , or visit the on Sunday from 1 to 4.

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