A 24-inch spinner shark, a species typically found in waters near Florida, was discovered off the coast of Charlestown, Rhode Island, in September 2024. The shark's partially healed umbilical cord ...

CHARLESTOWN – The view from the top of the tower on the coast here would have been very different 15,000 years ago. Rather than looking out at dense woodlands that run in all directions, you would ...

CHARLESTOWN, R.I. (WJAR) — A recent and rare manatee sighting in Rhode Island has sparked concern for the animal's well-being. The animal was spotted in Charlestown this past weekend, a long way from ...

CHARLESTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — A federal program covers nearly two-thirds of the cost for certain Rhode Island homeowners in South County to elevate their houses above flood risks, but only a fraction of ...

CHARLESTOWN, R.I. (WJAR) — A brush fire Saturday night in Charlestown may have beeen sparked by fireworks, the fire chief said. The fire near Old Road was put out at about 10 p.m. Charlestown Fire ...

CHARLESTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — Mystic Aquarium released two rehabilitated seals back into the wild last month, but three more have since checked in to its animal rescue program. The seals are identified ...

The two juvenile gray seals, named Victor and Zuma, "have made remarkable improvements" after they were found "minimally ...