WARWICK – The start of summer in Rhode Island used to be marked by the rides powering up at Rocky Point Amusement Park. That ended when Rocky Point closed in 1995 after a 148-year run. But the rides, ...

WARWICK, R.I. (AP) — The state announced Monday that it has reached an agreement to buy 82 acres of the former Rocky Point Amusement Park in Warwick, tripling the size of the public open space there.

As the weather gets warmer, it's almost time to return outdoors to some of your favorite summer attractions, including beaches, festivals and theme parks. While it might be custom today to travel ...