By Donita Naylor
PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- The beach at the Atlantic Beach Club in Middletown has been closed to swimming by the R.I. Department of Health because of high bacteria counts.
Health officials said in a news release that they will recommend reopening when new tests show the area is safe again for swimming.
For more information about swimming at Rhode Island beaches, visit www.health.ri.gov/beaches or call (401) 222-2751.