By Maria Armental Paul Davis; Lisa Vernon-Sparks Heavy surf brings several days of dangerous currents, and two popular beaches closed yesterday because of potential water contamination.

Sunday is "Governor's Bay Day." Parking will be free at all state beaches, and several venues will host family activities.

Watch a beach movie at the beach. Tonight at dusk at Misquamicut Beach, the Westerly Chamber of Commerce presents a big screen projection of last year's Academy Award nominated film Surf's Up, a "mockumentary" animation film about penguins competing in a surfing competition.

By Jennifer D Jordan WESTERLY -- The lifeguards at Misquamicut State Beach earned their $10 an hour Monday. They pulled nine people out of treacherous rip-tide currents that can form instantly, and drag even strong swimmers far from shore.

By Peter B Lord The battle between Anthony Palazzolo and the state over his plans for his property in Misquamicut attracted attention across the nation. Anthony Palazzolo, 87, fought all the way to the U.S.