All beaches on Plum Island are back open for swimming after elevated bacteria levels forced Newburyport officials to limit access to the water. The City of Newburyport announced that, effective 9 a.m.

Health officials in Newburyport have closed all beaches on Plum Island to swimming due to elevated levels of bacteria in the water. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health informed the city of ...

The City of Newburyport announced that all beaches on Plum Island will be reopened for swimming after water testing showed significantly reduced bacteria levels. The reopening is effective Sunday, ...

NEWBURYPORT — All area beaches are open to swimming once again after elevated bacteria levels forced closures on Plum Island and at Salisbury Beach last week. Despite the good news, officials say they ...

NEWBURYPORT — With spring here, temperatures are warming rapidly, which means residents and tourists alike will begin heading to the coast to enjoy scenic local beaches. With the hope of having ...

While out conquering Massachusetts' Bay Circuit Trail, many people venture out and explore their surroundings. And there's plenty to do around the northeast corridor. Whether they enjoy history, ...