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The Johnston girls lacrosse team is still searching for its first win after falling to host Lincoln 9-2 on Tuesday evening. Irais Franco got the Panthers on the board in the first half but the Lions …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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5/1/24
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An ongoing issue in the world of local high school sports coverage is the connection between the teams and media outlets in terms of reporting the scores and stats of games.
In the past, it was …
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5/1/24
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After multiple rainouts, Johnston Little League was finally able to celebrate its annual Opening Day festivities last Saturday. The day began with its parade, starting in the parking lot of Johnston …
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5/1/24
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Dave Lussier, President of The Better Bay Alliance, a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing boating safety in Rhode Island Waters underscored the significance of proactive communication with …
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5/1/24
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Thursday marks one of my favorite days on the sports calendar: The NFL Draft.
This is perhaps the most intriguing draft that the New England Patriots have faced this century as they currently …
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4/25/24
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It has been a busy few weeks for Johnston’s Rayna DiGiacomo. The JHS sophomore is getting prepared to compete in her third Miss Rhode Island’s Teen competition as Johnston’s …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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4/24/24
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Johnston High hosted the Jennifer Welter All Girls Football Camp this past weekend at the school’s field, teaching the game to local girl athletes looking to get into the sport. The clinic …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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4/17/24
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The RI Department of Environmental Management filed new regulations for the 2024 fishing season last week. Anglers should take note that we have a striped bass filet law in place now that applies to …
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4/17/24
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The Cranston East-Johnston boys lacrosse co-op is searching for its first win as it gets settled into the 2024 spring season.
The Thundercat roster has undergone significant change from last …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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4/17/24
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My biggest takeaway through the first week of spring sports is how excellent our softball teams are here at Beacon Communications. All five of our teams have impressed and could be contenders by …
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4/17/24
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The Johnston baseball team split its first two games of the regular season, beating Woonsocket 2-1 in the opener then falling to East Providence 1-0 in the second. Emmanuel Rios got the win on the …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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4/10/24
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Opening Day of the freshwater fishing season in Rhode Island is 6 a.m. Saturday, April 13. The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) has stocked over 60,000 brook, brown, …
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4/10/24
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The Johnston boys volleyball team looked primed to defend its Division III title when it swept host Times2 Academy 3-0 on Monday afternoon in Providence. The Panthers haven’t lost a match since …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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4/3/24
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The spring migration run of striped bass will soon be underway. The water temperatures off Narragansett at press time was 41 degrees. Traditionally 55 degrees is the temperature when the fish are …
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4/3/24
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Last Thursday, Beacon Communications lost one of its longest-tenured contributors as freelancer Pete Fontaine passed away at 77 years old.
Pete was a staple in Rhode Island sports journalism for …
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4/3/24
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Johnston Youth Wrestling traveled to New Hampshire to participate in the annual King of the Mat youth tournament, which features some of the best grapplers in New England, and would put on a show as …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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3/27/24
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The spring sports season is nearing with regular season games beginning in the next two weeks. Here is a look at Johnston’s teams as they gear up for the year.
Baseball Last year’s …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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3/27/24
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We’ve made it to spring.
Now, I will be taking a deeper dive into our teams in next week’s column as I continue to research and speak with coaches regarding the upcoming season, but …
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3/27/24
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The Ferri girls basketball team had a big winter as it finished the regular season unbeaten to win its division. It would go on to a solid run in the postseason, reaching the state semifinals to wrap …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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3/20/24
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It is my honor to be the guest speaker at the RI Saltwater Anglers Association seminar Monday, March 25, 7 p.m. at the West Warwick Elks, 60 Cyle Street, West Warwick. The presentation, …
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3/20/24
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