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Newport marks anniversary of America’s first roller skating rink

On this day: America’s first roller skating rink opened in Newport, Rhode Island NEWPORT, R.I. — On August 11, 1866, Newport made history...

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Hit-and-run in Cranston: Police ask public for help identifying SUV

CRANSTON, R.I. — Cranston police are asking for the public’s help in an ongoing hit-and-run investigation that left a pedestrian seriously injured. The crash...