PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management reminded boaters Saturday to sail sober during this year's Aquapalooza. Law enforcement officials told the public earlier in the week to point out the dangers of boating under the…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management said that it is closing 700 acres of shellfish grounds on the north end of Prudence Island in anticipation of Aquapalooza. The DEM said that the closure is happening…
WARWICK, RI (WLNE) -- Law enforcement officials are warning the public of the dangers of drunk boating ahead of this weekend's Aquapalooza off of Prudence Island The event has a reputation for…
WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) -- Warwick officials and advocates for preventing drunk boating will meet Wednesday ahead of Aquapalooza. City leaders and the Rhode Island chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving will speak on boating safety at the Aspray Boat House. Hundreds…
PORTSMOUTH, R.I. (WLNE) -- Portsmouth police confirmed to ABC 6 that two boats sunk during Aquapalooza over the weekend. This comes as annually thousands of boaters headed to the waters at Potters Cove off Prudence Island. Two men were also…
PORTSMOUTH, R.I. (WLNE) -- Two men accused of drunk boating during Aquapalooza were arrested over the weekend. The annual tradition draws thousands of boaters on the water at Potters Cove off Prudence Island. Harbormaster Bruce Celico told ABC 6 News…
PORTSMOUTH, R.I. (WLNE) -- The long-running Rhode Island tradition, Aquapalooza, returns Saturday. The event draws thousands of boaters, providing a party atmosphere on the water. This year, with no restrictions like…
PORTSMOUTH, R.I. (WLNE) - Officials in Portsmouth are bracing for the return of a controversial tradition: Aquapalooza. The tradition draws thousands of boaters to Narragansett Bay, where boaters tie up with another, jump into…
PORTSMOUTH, R.I. (WLNE) - Police and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management are "strongly discouraging" boaters from participating in "Aquapalooza" due to health risks from…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is closing 700 acres of shellfish grounds off of Prudence Island ahead of Aquapalooza as a precautionary measure due to increased chances of accidental or illicit discharge of…
