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 ...

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 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 ...

It's a cold, grey winter day at South Shore Beach in Little Compton, and freezing winds are whipping the coast. Inside Altær Sauna, the temperature is somewhere between 170 and 200 degrees, thanks to ...

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 ...

Due to high bacterial levels, the Rhode Island Department of Health recommended Thursday, Aug. 31 that two Rhode Island beaches close. A full list of closed Rhode Island beaches can be found at health ...

Swimmers were evacuated from the water at Third Beach in Middletown after an unconfirmed shark sighting Wednesday afternoon. Officials said they received a report from a camp counselor of a fin in the ...

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 ...