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  • Why does Glocester celebrate Elephant Day every May 25?

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Friday: An afternoon shower or two, temps: high: 84, low: 54.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and cooler, with a high of 68 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 39+ of the wildest, wackiest facts about Rhode Island (capecodtimes.com) — Glocester gets a special spotlight in this roundup of quirky Rhode Island facts, with May 25 officially recognized as Elephant Day to remember Betty the Learned Elephant's 1826 killing and a memorial plaque on Main Street's bridge. The piece also shares unusual historical tidbits from every other Rhode Island city and town, giving Glocester residents a fun way to explore the state's stranger side.
   

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    Friday October 2
  • Homecoming Football Game (vs. Pilgrim HS)
    Ponaganset High School, 137 Anan Wade Rd, North Scituate
    6:30 pm
    • Saturday October 3
  • Homecoming Dance
    Ponaganset High School, Aux Gym, 137 Anan Wade Rd, North Scitua
    6:00 pm

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  • Woonsocket Man Charged With DUI After Crash In Lincoln: Cops (patch.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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