NK Town Beach Beach Reopened to Swimming

Less than 24 hours after they were closed to swimming, three area beaches are back open, according to the state Department of Health.

The latest water quality tests show that bacteria counts are at safe levels at Atlantic Beach Club in Middletown, Easton’s Beach in Newport and North Kingstown Town Beach.

For up-to-the-minute beach closure info: go to the HEALTH website at www.health.ri.gov/beaches or for recorded information about RI bathing beaches call (401) 222-2751.