The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management confirmed on Wednesday that a body was recovered off Ocean Drive in Newport, near Brenton Point State Park.

Authorities are awaiting identification from the state medical examiner to determine if the body is that of a 20-year-old East Providence man who went missing in the water in late June. The discovery of the body comes as part of an ongoing investigation by local law enforcement.

Further details will be released as they become available.

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Bristol: Tonight at 9:30 p.m.

”Tied to the rich history of the seemingly year-round, nonstop celebration of patriotism in the town which boasts the oldest continuous 4th of July parade in the USA, Bristol’s fireworks are the kind that George Washington, Ben Franklin, and all the other guys dreamed of when they signed the Declaration of Independence.” – Ben DeCastro

Bonus: Don’t miss Scott MacKay’s lovely reflection on the civic pride in Bristol.

East Providence: Tonight at Pierce Memorial Stadium 

“It’s difficult to compete with Bristol’s fireworks, but EP punches above its weight. The celebration begins at 6 p.m. with plenty of live music and food.” – Dan McGowan (hey, that’s me).

Coventry: July 4 around 9:30 p.m.

”Coventry can make a great case for being a fireworks destination around the Independence Day holiday! The town puts on a 25 minute-plus display to cap off its annual Summer Festival, which includes local food trucks, kids games, and live music from Rhode Island-based artists the last week in June.” – Councilwoman Hillary Lima

Jamestown: July 7 at 9 p.m.

”You can have your weekday fireworks, but Jamestown saves the best for last.” – Wendy in Jamestown

Newport: July 4 around 9:15 p.m.

”From Fort Adams to our Colonial downtown, public parks to rooftop restaurants, Newport has countless great vantage points from which to watch our fireworks. The spirit of America runs strong through our City by the Sea, where Washington once walked the streets, and where much of the Navy still calls home.” – Mayor Xay Khamsyvoravong

This story first appeared in Rhode Map, our free newsletter about Rhode Island that also contains information about local events, links to interesting stories, and more. If you’d like to receive it via e-mail Monday through Friday, you can sign up here.

Dan McGowan can be reached at dan.mcgowan@globe.com. Follow him @danmcgowan.