Local News Bacteria and toxic algae continue to impact beaches across Massachusetts. Dozens of beaches across Massachusetts remained closed for swimming Monday due to dangerous levels of bacteria and/or algae. Swimming bans were in effect at a total of 41 beaches as of Monday morning. Swimmers from Cape…
Read MoreLocal News As large amounts of bacteria close Massachusetts beaches to swimmers, the state released a new interactive tool to monitor the information. A lifeguard patrols the beach at Houghton’s Pond on July 20, 2023, where swimming was closed due to high levels of bacteria. John Tlumacki/Boston Globe…
Read MoreLocal News Swimming was not allowed at the popular Newburyport destination for almost a week due to high levels of bacteria. An aerial view of Plum Island. David L. Ryan/Boston Globe After being closed to swimmers for almost a week, the waters of Plum Island are now open…
Read MoreTravel As long as you’re collecting seaweed, you can stay. East Matunuck State Beach in Rhode Island is pictured. Glenn Osmundson for The Boston Globe Just in time for summer vacation, Rhode Island passed a new law this June making all beaches in the state public within a…
Read MoreLocal News Swimming was banned at 78 Massachusetts beaches Wednesday. An aerial view of Plum Island. David L. Ryan/Boston Globe Despite the sweltering heat and humidity engulfing Massachusetts, some residents may have trouble finding a place to take a dip and cool off. A slew of swimming areas…
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