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June 18: Celebrate the Victory

It's June 18, 2012, and here are your 5 Things to Know Today.

Champions: Even if you've already seen it, take an encore look at our in the Division II state championships last Thursday. Hey, it's the first time that's ever happened in the school's history.

It Goes On: The sunny weather pattern we've been enjoying is expected to hold for at least another couple of days, with highs in the 70s during the day and 50s overnight. Get the A/C ready for Wednesday, though β€” temps may hit 90 near mid-week.

Your Choice: We're starting a new round of Readers' Choice polls today β€” this time, to determine the businesses who will show up in our polls starting in July.

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Elections: The filing period may be a couple of weeks away, but we're already thinking about the 2012 election. We've even started up a from now until November.

Pioneer: On this date in 2011, we , a young lady who played for the Rhode Island Reds U-12 squad and the Cranston American Little League U-12 team.

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