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Oxford
patch.com > connecticut > oxford-ct > no-swimming-jackson-cove-week

No Swimming At Jackson Cove This Week

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (98+ words) OXFORD, CT — Swimming will be off-limits at Jackson Cove this week because no lifeguards will be on duty. Oxford Parks and Recreation posted an alert saying swimming will not be permitted from Monday, Aug. 31, through Friday, Sept. 4. The restriction applies…...

Shrewsbury
patch.com > massachusetts > shrewsbury > national-swim-school-officially-open-shrewsbury

National Swim School Officially Open In Shrewsbury

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (183+ words) SHREWSBURY, MA — A national swim school chain has officially opened in Shrewsbury. Big Blue Swim School opened its fourth Massachusetts location at 100 Boston Tpke on Friday, the Corridor 9/495 Regional Chamber of Commerce announced on Monday. The school offers swimming lessons…...

Shirley-Mastic
patch.com > new-york > shirley-mastic > drownings-reach-14-suffolk-2026-suffolk-officials-urge-caution-beaches-pools

As Drownings Reach 14 In Suffolk In 2026, Suffolk Officials Urge Caution At Beaches And Pools

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (320+ words) Patch As Drownings Reach 14 In Suffolk In 2026, Suffolk Officials Urge Caution At Beaches And Pools During one recent weekend at Smith Point County Park lifeguards rescued 50 swimmers alone, Suffolk fire officials say. YAPHANK, NY — Suffolk County received 114 drowning calls, resulting…...

Santa Monica
patch.com > california > santamonica > millions-jellyfish-couldnt-stop-south-bay-swimmer-conquering-english-channel

Millions Of Jellyfish Couldn't Stop South Bay Swimmer From Conquering English Channel

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (995+ words) HERMOSA BEACH, CA — Carly Miller had been swimming toward France for hours when the jellyfish began coming. The Hermosa Beach marathon swimmer knew there would be jellyfish in the English Channel. Still, she wasn't prepared for what she encountered during…...

Norwalk
patch.com > connecticut > norwalk > city-provides-lifeguard-updates-norwalk-beaches

City Provides Lifeguard Updates For Norwalk Beaches

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (117+ words) Patch City Provides Lifeguard Updates For Norwalk Beaches As summer beach season begins to wind down, the city has provided lifeguard updates for Calf Pasture and Shady beaches in Norwalk. NORWALK, CT — As summer beach season begins to wind down,…...

Annapolis
patch.com > maryland > annapolis > no-swim-bans-lifted-4-anne-arundel-co-beaches

No-Swim Bans Lifted At 4 Anne Arundel Co. Beaches

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (118+ words) ANNAPOLIS, MD — A no-swim ban at four beaches in Anne Arundel County has officially been lifted by health authorities. The lift was issued two weeks after high bacteria levels shuttered Oyster Harbor and Epping Forest beaches in Annapolis, as well…...

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patch.com > california > newportbeach > amp > 34/71/2823 > top-water-polo-athlete-embroiled-in-abuse-scandal-says-he-switched-to-newport-harbor-due-to-ban

Top Water Polo Athlete Embroiled In Abuse Scandal Says He Switched To Newport Harbor Due To Ban | Newport Beach-Corona Del Mar, CA Patch

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (352+ words) NEWPORT BEACH, CA — An elite water polo player once considered one of American water polo's top Olympic prospects recently admitted in court that he enrolled at an Orange County campus after being banned from his previous school by district officials,…...

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patch.com > new-jersey > edison-metuchen > edison-host-free-splash-park-celebration-sept-5

Edison To Host Free Splash Park Celebration Sept. 5 | Edison, NJ Patch

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (180+ words) Edison To Host Free Splash Park Celebration Sept. 5 Patch Thank you to our Local Business Sponsor: Edison To Host Free Splash Park Celebration Sept. 5 Event includes free Italian ice for first 150 guests, plus a DJ, games and giveaways. EDISON, NJ…...

Westport
patch.com > connecticut > westport > lifeguards-no-longer-duty-beach-westport-parks-recreation-department

Lifeguards No Longer On Duty At Beach In Westport: Parks & Recreation Department

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (109+ words) Patch Lifeguards No Longer On Duty At Beach In Westport: Parks & Recreation Department The move happens annually at the end of summer. WESTPORT, CT — Lifeguards are no longer on duty at Westport's Burying Hill Beach, according to the Parks and…...

Verona-Cedar Grove
patch.com > new-jersey > verona > verona-gets-one-more-splash-summer-ends

Verona Gets One More Splash Before Summer Ends

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