Beach closures were down this year. What does that say about RI's water quality?
Beach closures in Rhode Island were way down this year from last year, but it's hard to say why because water quality is ...
RI fire departments preparing for busy beach weekend
Local fire departments are getting ready for one of their busiest periods for surf rescues now that beaches are closed for ...
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Property owner suing RI over beach access law faces vandalism charges
A Westerly property owner making a legal challenge against Rhode Island’s new shoreline access law has been charged with ...
An endangered shark washed ashore at a Rhode Island beach. Details here
This sighting comes just three months after another sand tiger shark washed ashore on Tappens Beach in Little Compton.
Officials urge caution as Rhode Island beaches experience rough surf
Rough surf and dangerous rip current are causing concern at Rhode Island beaches this weekend. Ocean safety officials are ...
R.I. entrepreneur Michael Mota edged out in auction of Florida beach club
The North American Trading Group Inc. placed the winning bid for the foreclosed beachfront property. It’s unknown whether ...
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An endangered shark washed ashore at a Rhode Island beach. Details here
On the morning of Tuesday, Sept. 10, an eight-foot female sand tiger shark washed ashore at Salty Brine Beach in Narragansett. The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM ...
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RI fire departments preparing for busy beach weekend
The season ended on Labor Day, which means no lifeguards at state beaches. The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management said it’s because of the annual back-to-school exodus of young ...