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The NFL Draft took place last weekend and hundreds of college prospects saw their dreams come to fruition when their names were called to the stage.
One player that did not get selected was …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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4/29/25
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NOAA Fisheries is using fish DNA to analyze forage and predator relationships. Environmental DNA—eDNA—is loose genetic material shed by organisms in the environment. This can include …
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By CAPT. DAVE MONTI
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4/29/25
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very season I internally debate which sports are my favorite to cover here in Rhode Island. Typically, it’s football in the fall, basketball in the winter and softball in the spring. …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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4/22/25
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Staff, budget and research reductions outlined for NOAA in a Trump Administration NOAA “Passback memo” on their budget would be devastating. Devastating for US agriculture, shipping, …
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By CAPT. DAVE MONTI
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4/22/25
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he Masters continues to be the world’s best golf event, as Rory McIlroy took home the championship on Sunday in a playoff against Justin Rose to complete an epic tournament.
There …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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4/15/25
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The news for bluefin tuna just got worse. NOAA Fisheries announced Monday, April 14, 2025 landings for the 2024 fishing year and it relates that landings were 138.3 mt (9 percent) higher than the …
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By CAPT. DAVE MONTI
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4/15/25
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Last week I was pleasantly surprised to see U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner from Rhode Island hosting an issues form with other U.S. House Natural Resources Committee Members titled “Attacks …
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By CAPT. DAVE MONTI
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4/9/25
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ashington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin finally broke the NHL’s all-time goal record last week when he put away No. 895, topping Wayne Gretzky’s record which was set all the way …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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4/9/25
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Spring sports are officially underway and as always, our three communities will be well represented across the board.
It’s early, but here is my outlook on some of our teams as we head …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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4/2/25
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Unfortunately, right whales and other large animals of the sea are dying at man’s hand to the point of extinction.
This is the case for the North Atlantic Right Whale. NOAA relates …
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By CAPT. DAVE MONTI
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4/2/25
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his week we are unveiling our winter All-City teams to honor the best athletes of this past winter season, officially closing the book until next year.
I figured with spring sports less …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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3/26/25
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The Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC) is seeking volunteers to further develop and expand the R.I. Fishermen’s Advisory Board (FAB). Members of the FAB play a crucial …
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By CAPT. DAVE MONTI
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3/26/25
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Rhode Island and some Massachusetts lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams designated as trout-stocked waters are currently closed for fishing. However, the season opens in RI and in additional MA …
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By CAPT. DAVE MONTI
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3/19/25
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In last week’s column I mentioned that I have covered too many championship games to truly chose a favorite or best. This past weekend’s hockey championships may have shattered those …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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3/11/25
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Endangered North Atlantic right whales are approaching extinction. An unusual mortality event was declared for North Atlantic right whales in 2017, and currently includes 151 individuals (41 dead, 39 …
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By CAPT. DAVE MONTI
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3/11/25
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It makes good economic sense to fund NOAA as their 2023 annual budget was $6.8 billion, yet fisheries alone have an estimated annual economic impact of over $400 billion. This impact is just the …
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By CAPT. DAVE MONTI
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3/4/25
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This past week offered two of the most exciting events of the entire winter season and it was a nice reminder of why I love covering local sports.
The two events that I am referring to are the …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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3/4/25
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Like other Federal agencies, NOAA is on the cutting board. However, things are not adding up. It makes good economic sense to fund NOAA as their 2023 annual budget was $6.8 billion, yet fisheries …
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By CAPT. DAVE MONTI
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2/26/25
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t was another busy week of high school sports playoffs as some of our teams lived to see another round while others saw their season come to an end.
The Pilgrim boys fell to West Warwick …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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2/26/25
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We’re in the thick of the winter playoffs. Some championships have gone down, other tournaments are starting this week. The next few weeks are my favorite of the year. Here are my takes on what …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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2/18/25
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