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Almost 60 beaches are closed in Massachusetts this weekend due to bacteria. Here's where

If your local beach is not already closed due to Hurricane Erin, you'll want to avoid the beaches closed due to unsafe swimming water. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) states that swimming in the water at these closed beaches poses a threat of illness due to high levels of bacteria.

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Hurricane Erin is forcing several beaches in Massachusetts to close for swimming

The forecast does not call for Hurricane Erin to get too close to Massachusetts, but the storm is causing some beaches to close for swimming as it could create big waves and dangerous rip currents on the coast. Gov. Maura Healey asked residents on the coast to "stay safe and alert" as Erin passes by.

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More than 50 Massachusetts beaches closed on Monday. See the updated list

As of Monday morning, there were 54 beaches closed across the Bay State, according to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health’s interactive beach water quality dashboard. Nearly all of those bodies of water are closed due to harmful bacteria levels, the dashboard indicated.

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Shark sighting closes popular North Shore, Massachusetts beach for swimming for 2nd day in a row

Good Harbor Beach in Gloucester, Massachusetts was closed for swimming again after a reported shark sighting.

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Bacteria pollution threatens Massachusetts beaches. This map shows where pollution is worst.

Last year, the state reported the third highest rate ever of beaches testing positive for dangerous levels of bacteria.

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47 Massachusetts beaches reached dangerous levels of fecal bacteria regularly: Report

Over half of all Massachusetts beaches had an unsafe level of fecal bacteria last year, and 47 beaches reached the danger zone at least a quarter of the time they were tested, according to a ...

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Hurricane Erin to bring rip currents, 5-to-20 foot waves to some Massachusetts beaches

Hurricane Erin will be hundreds of miles from the Massachusetts coast, but it could still cause problems at beaches.

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Over 30 beaches are closed in Massachusetts this weekend due to bacteria. Here's where

Heading into this weekend, 33 Massachusetts beaches are closed. Here's the full list. The following MA beaches, listed by ...

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The Best Road Trip Route In Massachusetts Passes Stunning Coastal Scenes And Quaint Fishing Villages

This short but worthwhile drive around an underrated corner of the Bay State offers stops at pretty seaside towns, stunning ...

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Hurricane Erin ready to unleash its power on North Carolina's Outer Banks

This page summarizes news on Erin for Wednesday, Aug. 20. For the latest news on Hurricane Erin, visit USA TODAY's coverage for Thursday, Aug. 21. Hurricane Erin's higher tides and big waves are ...

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Hurricane Erin live updates: Storm races east, but coastal flooding threats remain

Erin races east but lingering impacts still pose a threat to some areas. As of Friday morning, Hurricane Erin continued to ...

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