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Third Beach Reopens, Peabody Beach Remains Closed

Officials from the state Department of Health are monitoring water quality.

Third Beach in Middletown is once again safe for swimming after recent water samples tested by the state Department of Health.

Meanwhile, Peabody’s Beach in Middletown remains closed due to elevated bacteria counts.

Beach status can change on a day-to-day basis. For up-to-date information about swimming at Rhode Island beaches, go to the department’s website at www.health.ri.gov/beaches or for recorded information about RI bathing beaches call (401) 222-2751.

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