Free ‘Skin Check’ screenings available at select Rhode Island beaches

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 Between Friday and mid-August, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH), Brown Dermatology, and partners statewide will be making free skin cancer screenings available at select Rhode Island parks and beaches on five dates. “Along with seeking shade and using a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or more, getting a skin check is…

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Top Story of the Week: Top 10 dog-friendly beaches in Rhode Island

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Veterinarians.org publish a list of the most dog-friendly beaches – Although it’s the smallest state in the US, Rhode Island is known for big fun in the conversations of traveling pet owners. It’s a pet-friendly destination in New England with everything from pet-friendly accommodations to dog parks. But the best part is taking advantage of…

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Governor’s Bay Day weekend – FREE beach parking, saltwater fishing, beach bus

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Governor Dan McKee signed an Executive Order today at Rocky Point Fishing Pier in Warwick establishing Sunday, July 31, as Rhode Island’s 33rd annual Governor’s Bay Day. There will be free parking at all Rhode Island state surf beaches on Sunday, July 31st and recreational saltwater fishing without having to purchase a saltwater fishing license…

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Free Skin Check schedule at RI beaches – TODAY: Scarborough

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The Partnership to Reduce Cancer in Rhode Island’s core mission to reduce the burden of cancer in Rhode Island is put into effect through our annual skin cancer screenings. These screenings, or Skin Checks, are held throughout the state during the summer season, which is a time when people are more often exposed to the…

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Scarborough South State Beach closes Monday

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The state of Rhode Island has announced that Scarborough South State Beach will close weekdays starting on Monday, August 23 until Labor Day. The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management announced on Saturday that Scarborough South State Beach in Narragansett will be closed weekdays starting Monday, August 23, and open weekends only for the last…

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32nd. Governor’s Bay Day in Rhode Island

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Sunday, July 25th will be Rhode Island’s 32nd Governor’s Bay Day celebration. The day includes family-friendly activities and free parking at all Rhode Island state beaches. Governor McKee will be at the Roger W. Wheeler State Beach, 100 Sand Hill Cove Road in Narragansett at 9:30am. McKee will then be at Fort Wetherill State Park,…

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2 RI Beaches open Saturday, others open May 29th

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DEM Announces Weekend Opening of Two State Beaches Starting May 15 – Two Weeks Before the Official Opening Photo: Sunrise At Easton’s Beach is a photograph by Jason Michalski which was uploaded on February 7th, 2015. The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announces that Scarborough North and Roger Wheeler state beaches will be…

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