Summer is waning in Rhode Island, with many starting school this week, but water is still nice at the beach. With beautiful coastlines and calm, blue waters, the Ocean State is full of beaches that ...

NEWPORT, R.I. (WJAR) — As of Saturday afternoon, swimming is off limits at one of Rhode Island's most popular beaches. State health officials say they found high levels of bacteria in the water at ...

NEWPORT – Easton’s Beach is one of the city’s most beloved assets for residents and tourists alike, considered by many to be a vital part of the local tourism economy, but with the likelihood of ...

Hurricane Erin is impacting Southern New England, causing ferry cancellations and beach closures. Easton's Beach in Newport is closed due to dangerous rip currents and high surf. The Block Island ...

The future of Easton's Beach in Newport remains unclear; however a new report recommends the city remove the existing bath houses and replace the restrooms. "Remove bath houses to complete repairs to ...

The City of Newport, in conjunction with the Newport Beach Commission and its consulting team, is inviting the public to a ...

A late-night fire broke out at a barn on Wing Lane in Acushnet, according to the Acushnet Firefighters Local 3281. Revolution Wind starts sending power to New England grid An offshore wind project ...

It's the middle of summer in New England, and what better way is there to cool off than at one of Rhode Island's beaches? With beautiful coastlines and calm, blue waters, the Ocean State is full of ...