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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The 28th United Nation’s Conference of the Parties (COP) on climate change ended last week. At the bi-partisan international climate conference nations agreed to transition away from fossil …
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12/20/23
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If you’ve followed New England Patriots football this season, or the NFL in general, you know that perhaps the hottest topic has been the future of head coach Bill Belichick with the team.
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12/20/23
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The Apponaug Babe Ruth baseball league celebrated Opening Day last week in front of a packed crowd. The league welcomed back players, coaches and families while honoring some of its members on a …
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4/18/24
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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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The Pilgrim boys lacrosse team has been keeping pace in the crowded Division II race, most recently getting a 15-12 win over Chariho and nearly completing an epic comeback against Prout the previous …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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4/18/24
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The Warwick Beacon’s Athlete of the Week is Pilgrim softball player Marin Prest. Prest has been a big factor in Pilgrim’s four-game winning streak and launched her first career home run …
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4/18/24
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The Pilgrim softball team continues to roll in Division I and beat Chariho 5-4 in nine innings on Monday.
Trailing by a pair of runs in the ninth, the Pats would score three runs, including the …
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FROM STAFF REPORTS
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4/18/24
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The Bishop Hendricken baseball team jumped out to a fast start and never looked back as it cruised past Pilgrim 12-0 in five innings on Tuesday afternoon to remain unbeaten in league play.
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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4/18/24
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I love it when a plan comes together. Scott Travers, Executive Director of the RI Saltwater Anglers Association, and his board of directors, did an outstanding job with the New England Saltwater …
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3/13/24
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In recent months, there has been an uptick of incidents at local games involving fans getting rowdy and causing disturbances, with the most recent example being last week in Pawtucket at the Cranston …
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3/13/24
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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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Glocester Country Club, a picturesque nine-hole layout located on the shores of Waterman Lake in Chepachet and was founded in 1929, recently added an impressive chapter to Rhode Island’s …
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By PETE FONTAINE
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1/10/24
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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 Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council has asked coastal states for their thoughts on what scup and summer flounder (fluke) management measures they would propose for 2024 to meet mandated …
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1/10/24
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The Rhode Island Football Coaches Association recently unveiled its award winners from this past season and many Warwick players were honored.
Toll Gate’s Nathan Gamba-Masse was named to …
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FROM STAFF REPORTS
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1/4/24
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The Pilgrim boys basketball team won the West Warwick Christmas Tournament, defeating Division I Narragansett then beating the host Wizards in the finals.
Carter Clifton led Pilgrim with 18 …
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FROM STAFF REPORTS
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1/4/24
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It was a sad day in Hollywood last week with the passing of Carl Weathers. Weathers, a professional football player turned actor, passed away at 76 years old, leaving a legacy that was always …
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2/7/24
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The Pilgrim girls basketball team has faced a roller coaster few seasons, going from a title appearance, to a playoff return, then to a winless season and so on. Pilgrim returned an experienced core …
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1/4/24
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