Portsmouth, RI|News|
Town Of Portsmouth: 2025-26 Town Administrator's Proposed Budget Available
See the latest announcement from the Town of Portsmouth.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
- Cranston, RI
Jimmy Bentley is the field editor for Patch covering Rhode Island He spends most of his time covering Cranston, Coventry, Newport, Narragansett, South Kingstown, Newport, Portsmouth, North Kingstown, Bristol, Warren, Tiverton and Little Compton. He was a reporter at the Plympton-Halifax Express and interned for Patch while earning his master's at Emerson College. In his free time, Jimmy hits concerts (sometimes reviewing them for Patch), watches movies and plays in a kickball league.
Email: jimmy.bentley@patch.com
Twitter: @PatchBentley
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Newport, RI|News|
Ex-Naval Undersea Warfare Center Employee Charged With Making Threats
A Newport man who used to work at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center faces after federal prosecutors said he threatened police, colleagues.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
URI Nursing Professor Wins National Award For Women's Health Education
Diane DiTomasso was honored by a leading neonatal nursing organization after research into breastfeeding and newborn weight loss.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Coventry, RI|News|
Here’s Where RI Residents Have Seen Hummingbirds This Spring
These diminutive, vibrantly colored birds with an ability to hover and fly in various directions are captivating even for non-bird lovers.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Charges Dropped Against 2 RI Men Charged In Death At Patriots Game
Prosecutors had accused two Warwick men of punching Dale Mooney, 53, of Newmarket, New Hampshire at Gillette Stadium. The man later died.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
Roger Williams University: Empowering Voices: Sharing The Experiences Of Women Of Color Faculty
Women faculty members from colleges across southern New England share their journeys, from struggles to success in their disciplines.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Man Sentenced For Supplying Kilos Of Cocaine To Drug Ring: PM Patch RI
Also: See RI's toughest colleges to be admitted to; ticks causing handful of diseases locally; a possible thunderstorm this week; more.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
What RI Should Know About Daylight Saving Time Debate In Washington
"Very popular and, most importantly, no more changing of the clocks, a big inconvenience and, for our government," President Trump says.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
MA Man Sentenced For Supplying Kilos Of Cocaine To RI Drug Ring
In Rhode Island arrests were made in connection to the drug ring in Providence, Cranston, Pawtucket, Woonsocket, and North Smithfield.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
DEA Drug Take-Back Day 2025: Where To Go In Narragansett
Narragansett residents can drop off tablets, pills, patches and other solid forms of prescription drugs, along with vaping devices.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Coventry, RI|News|
DEA Drug Take-Back Day 2025: Where To Go In Coventry
Coventry residents can drop off tablets, pills, capsules, patches and other solid forms of prescription drugs, along with vaping devices.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
These 2 RI Colleges Are The Hardest To Get Into
Rhode Island has two colleges on the 2025 Hardest Colleges To Get Into list from Niche, whose rankings focus on education and the best place
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
As Tick Season Starts In RI, Know What To Watch Out For
See several illnesses ticks in Rhode Island can cause and how to prevent bites and illnesses.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
A Warm Beginning, A Possible Thunderstorm: RI Weekly Weather Forecast
Here's a look at this week's weather forecast for Rhode Island, as reported by AccuWeather.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
Roger Williams University STEM Students Take The Spotlight At National Chemistry Conference
Nearly a dozen RWU students showcased their undergraduate research and earned recognition at the American Chemical Society's Spring meeting.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Tiverton-Little Compton, RI|News|
Man Drunkenly Drives Onto Lawns, Hits Light Pole, Police Say: PM Patch
Also: Man accused of sexually soliciting a 14-year-old child; electricity prices; Rhode Island's top stories of the week; more.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
These Are RI's 5 Safest Towns; Risks Of Invasive Strep: RI Top Stories
Here are the Top 10 most popular stories and posts from around Rhode Island Patch sites last week.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Tiverton-Little Compton, RI|News|
MA Man Drunkenly Drives Onto Lawns, Hits A Light Pole: Tiverton Police
Tiverton police say a man from Raynham, Massachusetts, had to have his window broken to stop him from drunkenly crashing into a house.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Portsmouth, RI|News|
Harrisville Man Accused Of Sexually Soliciting A Portsmouth Teen
Police say Michael Collins, 56, of Harrisville, had been soliciting inappropriate contact with a Portsmouth teen.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Portsmouth, RI|News|
See Portsmouth's Summer Electric Rates Compared To RI Energy
Most participants use “Portsmouth Standard” which provides more renewable energy than RI Energy’s Last Resort Service.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
