By Savana Dunning — With little warning, Clean Ocean Access, the nonprofit agency that has cleaned up Aquidneck Island beaches for nearly a decade, announced that it will dissolve.

Clean Ocean Access (COA), a nonprofit organization with the vision of A Clean,

Healthy Ocean that is Accessible to All in its 10 year anniversary has made the difficult decision to dissolve the organization.

By Michael DeFusco — The National Park Service is recommending transferring ownership of three historic Rhode Island lighthouses from the federal government to the state government.

By Gino DeAngelis — Sen. Jack Reed said that three historic Rhode Island lighthouses are expected to be turned over to new owners for preservation. The trio of lighthouses are currently owned by the federal government, but were deemed “excess property” and needed to be sold or demolished.

By Jim McGaw — Motor vehicles would be banned from the narrow access road to the peninsula under RIDEM plan, ending a 70-year tradition

By Wheeler Cowperthwaite — Want to go to the beach, but you're not sure where to go or what is open before the official opening of the beach season? Then this guide is for you.

Across the county, 75 coastal rights-of-way are identified by the Coastal Resource Management Council that offer access to water.

May 13, 2022 — By Scott Barrett — The weather is starting to get warmer, and that means beach season is drawing near. Locally, there are a number of sandy spots, both large and small, to enjoy a day under the sun. Some are family friendly with things to do and good eats, while others are tucked away.

By Christopher Allen — … The right of access to the shoreline is enshrined in the state’s constitution. But the definition of “access” is less clearly defined, as many people feel these rights-ofway do not include adequate parking for visitors.

By Josh Bickford — Portsmouth Park, Prudence Island and a shelter on the draft list for capital projects

By Brian Amaral — How is this affecting our lives on Aquidneck Island? What are the policy options for preparing for sea rise? The forum will be an opportunity to discuss these questions with local experts in the field.

By Hadley Barndollar — If a major flood happened tomorrow, hundreds of thousands of homes, commercial buildings, roads and critical infrastructure across New England are at risk of damage, according to a new report by the First Street Foundation. And the dangers are only expected to grow over the next 30 years.

By Brian Amaral — When COVID hit, some R.I. towns gave their residents priority by placing restrictions on out-of-towners

By Bob Curley — Often overlooked, rights-of-way offer easy access to Aquidneck’s captivating coastline…