Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. “(Thursday and Friday) are not the days to be learning how to swim,” Fire Chief Robert McCall, who serves as Middletown’s ...

Hoping to sneak in some more ocean swimming in Rhode Island before the summer is through? Late August might actually be the best time to take a dip. The water around the Ocean State has been gradually ...

MIDDLETOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — Lifeguards cleared the water at Third Beach in Middletown following an unconfirmed shark sighting Wednesday afternoon. The town issued an alert after a camp counselor at ...

Newport and Middletown are reporting record-setting beach revenue numbers for 2025. The City of Newport collected $1.34 million in beach parking revenue for 2025, a 20% increase from 2024, which was ...

Rhode Island beaches offer a variety of finds for beachcombers, including sea glass, shells, rocks, and even fossils. Popular spots include Sachuest Point for rocks and shells, Barrington Town Beach ...

Middletown officials announced Wednesday, Aug. 20, that Second and Third beaches will be closed on Thursday, Aug. 21 and Friday, Aug. 22, due to the potential effects of Hurricane Erin. “(Thursday and ...