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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Ken Block’s new book, Marty Walsh for James Diossa & our fractured media landscape.
There’s no truth to the rumor that Rhode Island will be the setting for a remake of …
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4/3/24
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It was almost 6:00 in the evening and 13-year-old Gertrude White was bored with making castles in the sand pile near Harvey’s Boiler Shop in Johnston. She suggested to her two-year-old sister …
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4/3/24
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Dragons, mermaids, Loch Ness monster, griffins and unicorns… were they real or imagined? Guests can visit the Dragons & Mythical Creatures exhibit at the Roger Williams Park Zoo and …
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4/3/24
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One thing that took me a long time to realize is what is common knowledge to one person can be mind blowing to another. Today’s topic is one I feel fits that description perfectly. You would be …
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4/3/24
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Dear Fellow Johnston Residents and Neighbors,
On Tuesday, April 2, 2024, the Johnston Planning Board will consider extending the timeline on their decision from March 3, 2022, relative to …
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Stop Johnston Solar (SJS)
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4/1/24
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Peter C. Fontaine, 77, award winning sports columnist died Wednesday, March 27, 2024.
Born in North Kingstown, he was a son of the late Alphonse C. and Anna L. (Raitano) Fontaine. Pete was a …
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3/29/24
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Sad news to report. Our longtime freelancer Pete Fontaine died Wednesday afternoon.
For decades, you've been reading his upbeat stories highlighting community giving. His bylines have regularly …
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3/29/24
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Rhode Island is one step closer to enacting a safe storage law. The bill, sponsored by state Sen. Pam Lauria, cleared the Rhode Island Senate 28-7 on Tuesday, March 19. It now heads to the House, …
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By RAYMOND BACCARI
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3/28/24
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A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON :
Monday, April 8 th , 2024 AT 7:00 PM The meeting will be held at the Johnston Municipal Court Building located at 1600 Atwood Avenue, Johnston, RI 02919
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3/28/24
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Docket No. BR17P0841PM
Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court
Bristol Probate and Family Court Office of Register Suite 240 40 Broadway Taunton, MA 02780 …
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3/28/24
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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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3/27/24
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Have you been searching for some puppy love, well here you go! Meet Santiago, this little chunky boy is everything you could ever want. He's fun, playful, smart, currently in a foster home with …
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3/27/24
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Every March the Maryland Arms Collectors Association holds their annual antique arms show at the state fairgrounds in Timonium, Maryland. It’s a great time to search the show tables for …
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3/27/24
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In the realm of real estate, timing is often paramount, and for many homeowners, the current market conditions present a golden opportunity to sell. From favorable economic indicators to shifting …
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By Jennifer Cosgrove O’Leary
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3/27/24
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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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Helen O. Larson scrawled her first poem on the schoolhouse chalkboard as the building was dismantled.
About a century ago, someone bought Rockland’s school for $12, Larson told her son. It …
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By RORY SCHULER
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3/27/24
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