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Striped bass have been under a rebuilding plan since 2019. The most recent 2024 stock assessment update conducted by the Atlantic States Mariene Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) found the resource …
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By CAPT. DAVE MONTI
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12/10/24
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The Rocky Hill field hockey team entered the 2024 fall season with high hopes in its new conference, as it switched from the RIIL to NEPSAC. The Mariners saw immediate success and managed to reach …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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12/4/24
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It was halftime of last week’s Thanksgiving football game between Pilgrim and Toll Gate. It was cold, windy, wet. I was huddled under a tent on the Pilgrim sideline just trying to send out some …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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12/4/24
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At the depths we often catch fish there is little light and little color. Fish do not see red or blue in deep water. You might say they are colorblind or nonpartisan. They just aim to survive and …
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By CAPT. DAVE MONTI
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12/4/24
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Locals are still working hard to see girls flag football reach the high school level and become a varsity sport. The Johnston-based girls flag football program Diamonds on the Gridiron has been …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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12/4/24
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The Rhode Island Girls Volleyball Coaches Association unveiled its awards for the 2024 season and a handful of locals were recognized. Johnston’s Nicole Patenaude was named to the Division III …
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FROM STAFF REPORTS
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12/4/24
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
The Bishop Hendricken football team relied on its typical standouts to beat La Salle 24-21 for its 19th state championship last Friday night, but the difference was the …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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11/26/24
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NOAA Fisheries reached out to anglers with a New England Recreational Fishing Roundtable earlier this month at the Providence Hilton Hotel and online. The purpose of the meeting was to share updates …
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By CAPT. DAVE MONTI
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11/26/24
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The Bishop Hendricken football team edged La Salle to earn its 13th state championship in the past 15 years. It’s cliché to say this, but it really was a team win in every sense of the …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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11/26/24
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Johnston Youth Football and Cheer recently wrapped up its fall season, putting an end to a fun and successful year both on and off the gridiron. The Panthers had a big year, with all football teams …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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11/26/24
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Last week marked the return of boxing legend Mike Tyson when he fought YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul. To be frank, I figured we’d be in for a freak show and that’s exactly what we got. …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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11/19/24
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Striped bass have been under a rebuilding plan since 2019. Although some of the conservation measures taken since then are working the most recent 2024 stock assessment update conducted by the …
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By CAPT. DAVE MONTI
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11/19/24
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The Johnston Little League Senior fall ball baseball team entered a state-wide tournament hosted by District 4 Cumberland and would take first place. Other teams included were Lincoln, Smithfield, …
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SPECIAL TO THE SUNRISE
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11/19/24
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Johnston native Sofia Calabro enjoyed a breakout season with the Nichols College field hockey team and is gearing up for this upcoming ice hockey season for the Bison as well. The sophomore standout …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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11/19/24
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As of Friday, Nov. 1st, vessels 65 feet or longer must slow to 10 knots or less in the North Atlantic Right Whale Seasonal Management Area. For Massachusetts and Rhode Island mariners and anglers …
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By CAPT. DAVE MONTI
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11/12/24
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The fall sports playoffs are winding down here and we are down to only a few teams. Last week saw some great games be played across football and soccer. Some of our athletes got to experience the joy …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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11/12/24
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The Johnston boys soccer team took down the No. 3 seed and the No. 2 seed in a Cinderella run to the Division III championship game. The No. 1 seed did not meet the same fate. Unbeaten Scituate …
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By WILLIAM GEOGHEGAN
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11/12/24
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The No. 2 Pilgrim football team took down No. 7 Johnston 28-27 in the Division III quarterfinals last week in Warwick. The two teams met up in October with the Pats hanging on for a 52-50, …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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11/12/24
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It is that time of year, the recreational fishing season is coming to an end. I have a routine for decommissioning my gear and have added in some tips from the experts on putting away your fishing …
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By CAPT. DAVE MONTI
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11/5/24
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Well, after 11 years, we finally saw a Rhode Island public school football team deal Bishop Hendricken a loss when Portsmouth walked off with a 24-21 victory last week in the regular season finale. …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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11/5/24
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