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Tuesday August 18th Patch AM (Kayla M.)

Good morning Woonsocket! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. β˜€οΈ

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  • Woonsocket teen charged after late-night disturbance at Cranston bowling alley

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And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Kayla M.!

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

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-shower, with a high of 82 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 88, low: 65. 🌢 Hot!
  • Thursday: Humid; a p.m. shower possible, with a high of 84 and low of 60 degrees.

πŸ“° News we're reading

β€’ Two adults, one juvenile arrested after late night disturbance at Lang's Bowlarama (turnto10.com) β€” A 19-year-old from Woonsocket was among three people arrested after a late-night disturbance involving a handgun at Lang's Bowlarama in Cranston. Police say officers recovered a stolen firearm from another suspect's backpack and charged the Woonsocket teen with disorderly conduct, obstructing an officer, and resisting arrest.
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