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U.S. Senior Open arrives in Newport
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International Tennis Hall of Fame announces major renovation plan
Newport teachers’ dispute headed to arbitration
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Just My Opinion: Fact-checking – critical in what will be a challenging election year
For the first time in The Breakers’ 129-year history, the third floor will be open for tours