FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Brenda D. Farrell, Corporate Communications Manager, 401-348-1363
DATE: July 8, 2004

Washington Trust Announces 'Favorite Pets' Calendar Contest

Westerly, Rhode Island... Does your pet have what it takes to be a calendar girl or boy? If so, your furry or feathered friend could be featured in the 2005 Washington Trust Calendar.

The Bank's 2005 calendar will feature a different pet each month, plus one more on the cover. All types of pets will be considered, including dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, ferrets, farm animals, and reptiles. Photos that capture the spirit of a season or holiday will receive special consideration. If your photo is one of the 13 chosen, Washington Trust will make a $50 donation in your name to the local animal shelter or animal advocacy group of your choice.

To enter, mail a photo of your pet along with your name, address, telephone number, pet's name, pet's breed, and a brief description to: The Washington Trust Company, Attn: Marketing Department, 23 Broad Street, Westerly, R.I. 02891. Entries must follow these contest guidelines:

• Photos must be color prints, 4" x 6" or larger. No digital files.
• Animal(s) only in the picture -- no people, please
• Entries must be received by September 1, 2004
• Photos cannot be returned

The Washington Trust Company is the largest independent bank headquartered in Rhode Island. A state-chartered bank, Washington Trust offers a full range of financial services, including trust and investment management, through its 16 branch offices located in Rhode Island and southeastern Connecticut. Founded in 1800, the Bank is a subsidiary of Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc., whose common stock trades on The NASDAQ Stock Market® under the symbol WASH. Web site address: www.washtrust.com.