Portsmouth, RI|News|
Town Of Portsmouth: Recycling Event Schedule For 2024
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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Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Watch For Scammers Targeting Elderly South Kingstown Residents: Police
In this scam, a fraudster calls a senior claiming a family member needs money and then meets the victim to get cash or gift cards.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
RI Hospital Ranked Among Best In The World: 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
Portsmouth, RI|News|
Town Of Portsmouth: Short-Term Rental Public Hearing
See the latest announcement from the Town of Portsmouth.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Electric Rates Expected To Drop More Than 40%; A Recall: PM Patch RI
Also: Ex-firefighter sentenced for killing high school hockey player in drunken crash; teachers saves choking student; attempted kidnapping.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Coventry, RI|News|
Coventry Police Sponsoring Rabies Vaccine Clinic Next Month
Anyone interested in bringing their dog or cat must register by April 13, Coventry police say.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Tiverton-Little Compton, RI|News|
Watch For Scammers Posing As Family Faking Emergencies: Tiverton PD
Tiverton police say there have been an alarming number of reported scams recently, and most of them have targeted elderly residents.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Narragansett Police Appoint New School Resource Officer
Narragansett police Officer Austin Kearns will be assigned to Pier Middle School and will begin his role on Monday.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Electricity Rates Expected To Drop For Rhode Island Energy Customers
The typical Rhode Island Energy customer could see their bill decrease $35 per month, beginning April 1.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
What Time Will Sun Set In Rhode Island As Daylight Saving Time Starts
See a few ways to enjoy Sunday in Rhode Island, since sunset will be an hour later.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Portsmouth, RI|News|
Town Of Portsmouth: See Fiscal Year 2023 Audit Questions
See the latest announcement from the Town of Portsmouth.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Coventry, RI|News|
Mild Temperatures; Some Rain: Rhode Island Weekend Weather Forecast
Friday is expected to be beautiful, but there could be some rain and cooler temperatures when the Rhode Island weekend officially begins.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
North Kingstown, RI|News|
North Kingstown Man Gets 12-Year Sentence For DUI, Killing Teen Boy
Former Newport firefighter Alexander Krajewski admits to drunken driving charges in a crash that killed Matthew Dennison, 17.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Several Ground Cinnamon Products Recalled In RI For Lead Contamination
The lead-contaminated ground cinnamon was sold at popular stores, including Dollar Tree and Family Dollar, the RI Department of Health says.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Town Of South Kingstown: Canvassing Authority Meeting For Primary
Notice is hereby given that there will be a meeting of the Canvassing Authority of the Town of South Kingstown soon.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
North Kingstown, RI|News|
5 Charged After Teen Pulls Knife At Burger King, Cops Say: PM Patch RI
Also: Excessive alcohol deaths reported during pandemic; two pedestrians hit by car; adult Girl Scout volunteers offered reduced tuition.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Narragansett Police Urge Motorists to Check Cars For Vehicle Recalls
Vehicle Safety Recalls Week was recognized this year from March 4-to-10 and aimed to remind motorists that every vehicle recall is serious.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Town Of South Kingstown: Electrical Aggregation Survey After 1st Full Year
See the latest announcement from the Town of South Kingstown.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Coventry, RI|News|
2 DUIs; 3 Counts Of Shoplifting; Eluding Police: Coventry Police Log
The following people were arrested by Coventry police between Feb. 20 and Feb. 26.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
North Kingstown, RI|News|
5 Arrested After Teen Pulls Knife At North Kingstown Burger King: PD
North Kingstown police say a 15-year-old boy was involved in a fight with a 19-year-old man, and it led to the boy brandishing a knife.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
