Cranston|News|
RIPTA Approves Pay Increases For Bus Drivers
Under the new contract, Rhode Island Public Transit Authority starting driver wages will increase from $21.71 per hour to $25.33 per hour.
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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East Providence, RI|News|
Washington Bridge Needs Full Replacement Or Major Repairs: Report
A 45-page draft report urges the RIDOT to demolish and replace the Washington Bridge's superstructure or replace the entire bridge.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Providence, RI|News|
Providence Man Sentenced For Having A Gun Modified For Automatic Fire
Prosecutors say Terrance Fisher, 28, brought an illegally modified pistol through a neighborhood park in Providence.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
Roger Williams University's 2024 Real Estate Symposium To Reimagine Reuse, Investment And Development Opportunities
The event on April 25 in Providence will feature leading experts in construction, planning, real estate, and sustainability.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
When Will RI See The Full Snow ‘Micromoon’ (And What Is That, Anyway)?
This year has four consecutive supermoons starting this summer. The last full moon of winter is the opposite and looks small and far away.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
1 Frigid Night And Maybe Some Rain: RI Weekend Weather Forecast
Here's a look at the weekend weather, forecast for Rhode Island.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Coventry, RI|News|
Coventry Man Wins $30K On Lottery Ticket He Got For Valentine's Day
Rhode Island Lottery officials say the winner plans to save most of the $30,000, but he will give some back to his parents to thank them.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
$2.9K Worth Of Tequila Stolen; Local Soccer Players Go Pro: PM Patch
Also: Washington Bridge getting additional travel lanes; some student could see debt erased; URI professor named in top 2% of scientists.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
MLK Community Center Transformed With Upgrades, New Food Pantry
BankNewport helps pay for the MLK Community Center upgrades and a state-of-the-art food pantry with a $200,000 grant.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Boston Celtics Honor Vietnam War Veteran From RI As A 'Hero Among Us'
Wayne Smith, a U.S. Army veteran and combat medic, receives the honor during the Celtics home game against the Washington Wizards on Feb. 9.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|News|
Some NH Student Loan Borrowers Could Get Email Saying Debt Is Erased
Eligible borrowers will begin receiving emails Wednesday from President Joe Biden and don't need to take any action to receive the relief.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
Some RI Student Loan Borrowers Could Get Email Saying Debt Is Erased
Eligible borrowers will begin receiving emails Wednesday from President Joe Biden and don’t need to take any action to receive the relief.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
East Providence, RI|News|
Washington Bridge Getting Additional Travel Lanes: McKee, RIDOT
Gov. Dan McKee says the added lanes will increase motor vehicle capacity by 50 percent and will make I-195 safer in both directions.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Woonsocket, RI|News|
Woonsocket Man Convicted For Stealing $2,900 Worth Of Tequila
Prosecutors say Brenden Phang, 25, stole 10 cases of Don Julio tequila from a West Greenwich liquor distribution company he worked at.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|News|
3 NH Companies Ranked Among Forbes’ Best Employers
Responses were given by current employees who had worked for the company within the past two years, and individuals familiar with the firm.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Providence, RI|News|
1 Rhode Island Company Ranked Among Forbes’ Best Employers
Responses were given by current employees who had worked for the company within the past two years, and individuals familiar with the firm.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|News|
When Does Daylight Saving Time Start This Year? Things To Know In NH
Dozens of states are considering proposals to adopt either year-round daylight saving time or standard time.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
When Does Daylight Saving Time Start This Year? Things To Know In RI
Dozens of states are considering proposals to adopt either year-round daylight saving time or standard time.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
2 RI Soccer Players Sign With Rhode Island FC
Two soccer players who grew up in Cranston and East Providence join the USL's Rhode Island FC.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
URI Professor Named Among Top 2% Of Scientists In The World: Stanford
University of Rhode Island Professor Julie Coiro earns a coveted spot on the list, which identifies the world's leading researchers
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
