Twelve hours after ringing in the New Year, thousands were wringing water from their ears after jumping into the ocean for the Polar Plunge at Easton’s Beach in Newport. The annual event, … more

The first day of 2024 will be special for many reasons. Numerous groups and individuals will head to the ocean for a great cause while helping two local kids who are battling life-threatening … more

Jo-Anne Schofield wore a heavy coat. Sunday, January 1 had to be the warmest day for the annual Obstaplunge and Frozen Clam Dip in its history of people running into the chilly waters of Greenwich … more

Joanne Walsh can vouch that the first day of 2022 was the perfect time to jump into Greenwich Bay. Walsh is a mentor at Hoxsie Elementary School. She loves it.“It’s my way of having a … more

Leaping into 2022 Luke McGowan sped through the Obstaplunge that was part of the Frozen Clam Dip held New Years Day at Goddard Park for the benefit of Mentor RI with his father Ryan McGowan before dashing into Greenwich Bay for the dip. Story and more more

By ALEX MALM People who want to jump into the freezing cold water for a good cause on New Year's Day are in luck. Not one but two local organizations will be hosting plunge events that day. Take your pick, or try to make both without getting stopped for more

One of the best ways to work off those Thanksgiving calories to do some sort of exercising. And, for nine year old Hannah McNally she literally took the plunge at the 9th annual "Freezin' For a … more