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Updated: Wednesday, 18 Jul 2012, 8:03 AM EDT
Published : Tuesday, 17 Jul 2012, 11:51 PM EDT

By Rochelle Lefebvre

MIDDLETOWN, R.I. (WPRI) - The Rhode Island Department of Health has recommended closing a local beach to swimming.

Officials say Atlantic Beach Club Beach in Middletown has tested positive for high bacteria.

The water will monitored and will reopen when it's safe for swimming.

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