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This past week was quite busy in the local sports scene, and as I do every once in awhile, I am going to chat about a few thoughts I developed in that span. It is hard for me not to do a full-blown …
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5/16/24
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The Johnston softball team picked up a 6-1 win over visiting Narragansett on Tuesday during the team’s Senior Night. The Panthers took a 2-0 lead in the first and would …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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5/15/24
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FROM STAFF REPORTS
The Rhode Island Interscholastic League recently honored a total of 24 individuals, including 17 student-athletes, for their exemplary achievements and contributions over the …
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FROM STAFF REPORTS
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5/15/24
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The annual Gaspee Days 5K foot race will be making its return this June and is expected to host its largest pool of runners ever.
The Gaspee Days 5K is the state’s oldest foot race and has …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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5/15/24
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Expert angler Richard Reich will be the featured speaker this Monday, May 20, 7 p.m. at a seminar titled “Big plugs for big fish.” The seminar is sponsor by the RI Saltwater Anglers …
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5/15/24
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The Johnston boys volleyball team picked up a statement win when it held off Mt. Hope 3-1 (25-19/ 25-22/ 25-22/ 25-22) last week at home. Mt. Hope entered the matchup in third place in Division III …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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5/8/24
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The Johnston softball team has taken a few bumps in recent weeks but got back on track with a dominant 13-0 shutout win over Burrillville on Monday. Haley Boudreau was lights out in the circle, …
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FROM STAFF REPORTS
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5/8/24
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Netflix aired the Roast of Tom Brady on Sunday night and it delivered. It was everything that you’d hope a roast would be and what a roast should be about.
Like most people, I was …
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5/8/24
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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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