Perhaps the word ELITE – which was prominently displayed on an athletic shirt that was draped over a table - best summed up last week’s special ceremony for National Letter of Intent …
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By PETE FONTAINE
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11/22/23
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Thanksgiving football returned to Johnston High School as the Panthers took on Scituate in what they hope will be the program’s latest annual tradition. The Panthers saved some of their best …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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11/29/23
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The recent Veterans Day Memorial Golf Tournament was a show of respect and more from a host of adult volunteers, generous business owners and even a group of third grade school students. “The …
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By PETE FONTAINE
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11/29/23
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By CAPT. DAVE MONTI I am a fisherman that believes offshore wind energy and fishing can coexist and flourish together. We badly need offshore wind, and other renewable energy sources, to help stem the tide on climate change and its negative impacts on
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12/17/21
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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 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 Johnston boys basketball team improved to 2-0 last week when it rolled to a 78-43 win over Mt. Hope at home. The Panthers dominated from start to finish and saw three players reach double figures …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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12/20/23
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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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The Johnston boys basketball team’s season came to a close last Friday night when it fell in the opening round of the open state tourney 58-54 to host East Providence. The Townies trailed until …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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3/13/24
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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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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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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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The Johnston girls basketball team resumed its regular season this week after cruising to a 5-1 start to take second place in Division IV before the holiday break. After a tough opening night loss to …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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1/10/24
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FROM STAFF REPORTS
The Johnston boys basketball team remained unbeaten in Division II after beating both Shea and Tiverton, improving to 6-0 overall. The Panthers beat Shea in a big 86-79 …
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FROM STAFF REPORTS
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1/10/24
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Panthers pick up wins in final meet
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The Johnston High School boys’ and girls’ outdoor track teams closed out the dual-meet season on Monday at Lincoln and both squads picked up their first victories of the season. The boys beat …
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5/3/12
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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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I know that it’s early in the season, but it is becoming clear that our girls basketball teams are going to be factors in the eventual playoffs at winter’s end.
Here is a look at …
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1/11/24
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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 Rhody Fly Rodders, the oldest chartered saltwater fly club in America, is holding a 60th Anniversary Banquet Celebration Saturday, Jan. 20, 1 p.m.at Wright’s Farm Restaurant, 84 Inman Road, …
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1/3/24
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