PROVIDENCE, R.I.Rhode Island is opening three popular state beaches for weekend use.
The state's Department of Environmental Management announced Wednesday that Scarborough North, Roger Wheeler and Misquamicut state beaches will open Saturday.
The beaches will be open on Saturdays and Sundays only until Memorial Day, when all state beaches will open for daily use.
Beaches at Lincoln Woods State Park and Goddard Memorial State Park will also open Saturday for daily use.
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