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First-day Photos; BBQ Weekend Coming

What do you need to know today? Find out here.

1. Share first day pics. Kids in Portsmouth headed back to class Tuesday. Whether you're sending a child to the first day of Kindergarten or starting your senior year, share your first-day photos with the community. Upload them here.

2. Barbecue on a budget. Labor Day weekend is approaching. Have you planned your barbecue yet? Get tips on how to throw a rockin' outdoor party on a budget.

3. Pink Parade: Rhode Island Pink Heals brings its bright pink rescue vehicles to nearby Bristol on Aug. 30 for a parade at 1 p.m. and display at the Bristol Fire Department until 4 p.m. It's part of their annual tour of Rhode Island to raise awareness and funds for the battle against cancer. Find: RI Pink Heals Calendar

4. In case you missed it... Portsmouth Officer Saves Dog From Burning Car

5. Wet weather continues. It'll be mostly cloudy today with a good chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon, possibly lingering through the evening. Daytime highs will be around 80, with temperatures dropping into the low 60s after dark.



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