Throughout the summer season the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) will recommend closing the state’s licensed beach facilities, most of the time it’s due to high bacteria counts, harmful […]
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RIDOH closes three Newport beaches to swimming due to high bacteria levels
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends closing Gooseberry, Hazards and Fort Adams Beaches in Newport for swimming because of high bacteria levels. RIDOH recommends re-opening Surfer’s End Beach […]
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DEM: Expect high surf over the next few days
The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) issued a press release this morning advising the public to use caution along shoreline areas today and over the next few days because of […]