WESTERLY, R.I. — From top to bottom, Rhode Island’s 48-mile-long stretch contains nearly 400 miles of shoreline. And for decades, private homeowners and the public have squared off in court ...

Volunteer Kevin Quirk, right, interacts with Regan Flynn, 3, at Roger Wheeler State Beach. Planning to hit the beach this summer in Rhode Island? We've got you covered. This year's Providence ...