Rhode Island history
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The strange story of Rhode Island’s Narragansett Runestone
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. — Hidden along the shoreline of Narragansett Bay for decades, a large rock with mysterious markings has become one of Rhode...
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Why Rhode Island had five state capitals and how it shaped the state’s history
Rhode Island’s early government was unlike any other in the country. Instead of one permanent capital, the state once operated with five different capitals,...
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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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Meet our Cat of the Week, Ernest
Meet our Cat of the Week, Ernest! Ernest has six toes, zero red flags, and absolutely no business still being single. He is...
