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Thoughts on the Nation's Birthday in Bristol, Rhode Island

Ocean State Media | By David Wright

Published July 2, 2026 at 1:20 PM PDT

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We talk with Heidi Vermilyea, who runs the souvenir stand for the Bristol, R.I., Fourth of July celebration, the nation's oldest observance of the holiday.

Thoughts on the Nation's Birthday in Bristol, Rhode Island

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