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 Christopher Allen — The Middletown Zoning Board of Review on Tuesday unanimously approved a special use permit for Atlantic Beach Suites II LLC to construct a 23-unit four-story hotel on Wave Avenue, located on the border between Newport and Middletown, paving the way for a project first proposed in 2018.

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