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• How did a 14-year-old Smithfield standout become disc golf's top amateur?

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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• Tuesday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-shower, with a high of 82 and low of 63 degrees.
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• Thursday: Humid; a p.m. shower possible, with a high of 84 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Hometown Hero: Evan Benson, Chepachet (wpri.com) — A 14-year-old from Smithfield, Evan Benson, has become the world's top-ranked amateur disc golfer after a breakout first season packed with wins and elite-rated rounds. Living in Chepachet but spotlighted from Smithfield, he's practicing daily, eyeing another World Junior Championship run and a possible leap to the professional ranks next year.
   

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Saturday August 22
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🗞 Nearby News

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• Maggie Sajak Visits The Rhode Show to Talk Wheel of Fortune and a Dream Italian Getaway (wpri.com)
• The Latest: Trump orders Pentagon to scale back joint exercises with South Korea (wpri.com)
• RI casino operator Bally's sees stock price plunge nearly 30% after solvency warning (wpri.com)

North Providence

• Nuvia Opens Dental Implant Center in Rhode Island (investorshangout.com)

Johnston

• Take a Look: High school football season officially arrives in Rhode Island (providencejournal.com)

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