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Folks flock to beaches on Labor Day
Hundreds of people headed to our state beaches today to enjoy a final taste of summer on Labor Day.
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Farmington man dies after being pulled from RI beach waters
A Farmington man has died after being pulled from the waters at Misquamicut State Beach in Rhode Island Friday. According to the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management, 74-year-old Frank Sievel was unresponsive when he was initially found. Lifeguards tried to resuscitate him by administering CPR and using an automated external defibrillator prior to when paramedics arrived. Sievel was taken…
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‘Get out of the water!': Shark seen swimming near beachgoers in Florida
Fins were a little too close for comfort over in Florida’s Panhandle, as a shark was seen swimming near people at a local beach Monday.
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‘Get out of the water!': Shark seen swimming near beachgoers in Florida
Fins were a little too close for comfort over in Florida’s Panhandle, as a shark was seen swimming near people at a local beach.
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Contamination concerns prompt closure of Woodstock beach for a second time
The town of Woodstock is closing its beach for a second time this week because of potential contamination, officials said. The town of Woodstock initially closed its beach on June 25 due to the amount of bacteria in the water. According to the Department of Energy and Environmental Services, the town initially thought fuel had spilled out into the water….
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Bacteria concerns prompt closure of Woodstock beach
The town of Woodstock has opted to close its beach due to the amount of bacteria that’s in the water. According to the Department of Energy and Environmental Services, the town initially thought fuel had spilled out into the water. Officials later determined that fuel was not in the water, rather a naturally occurring iron bacteria, and it did...
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CT LIVE!: Beach & Pool Etiquette
Certified Etiquette Educator Karen Thomas shared etiquette tips for the beach and pool.
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Jersey Shore Hotspot Bans Booze on Boardwalks, Beaches
Wildwood has banned the possession of alcohol on the beach and boardwalk ahead of Memorial Day Weekend, the unofficial start of summer. Commissioners for the City of Wildwood unanimously passed the ordinance, which mirrors ordinances in other shore towns that aim to crack down on the possession of alcohol — all after receiving yearly complaints on the matter. Designated restaurants…
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CT Families Soak Up the Sun at the Beach
Thursday featured record temperatures and many families in the state were outside enjoying the weather.