Portsmouth, RI|News|
Town Of Portsmouth Hiring In Town Clerk's Office
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|
RI Burger Joint To Be On TV Show Featuring Gordon Ramsay: PM Patch RI
Also: These RI industries hit hardest in U.S.-China trade war; M. Night Shyamalan, Nicholas Sparks teaming up to make movie in Rhode Island.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
M. Night Shyamalan, Nicholas Sparks Teaming Up To Make Film In RI
The Blinding Edge Pictures film will star Jake Gyllenhaal (Donnie Darko, Road House, Presumed Innocent).
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
Roger Williams University School Of Justice Studies Hosts 2025 Women In Law Enforcement Symposium
Symposium connects School of Justice Studies students with inspiring women professionals, provides learning opportunity on challenges; more.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Why The Full Pink Moon May Look Orange When Rhode Islanders Look Up
Because moonrise and sunset are so closely timed, the moon could be bathed in an orangish glow.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
500 High Schoolers Participate In National Biomechanics Day At URI
Students sample equipment used in biomechanical research and challenged themselves — and each other — in several physical tests
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Narragansett’s Crazy Burger To Appear On Show Featuring Gordon Ramsay
A popular burger joint in Narragansett will reportedly be featured on a new reality television show.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Escalating Trade War With China Puts These Key RI Exports At Risk
The escalating trade war puts about $92 million in exports and 1,610 jobs on the line for Rhode Island.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Coventry, RI|News|
Coventry Police Approach Final Steps Of Accreditation Process
As part of the assessment, police employees and community members are invited to offer comments about Coventry police over the phone.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Lots Of Rain And Cool Temperatures Ahead: RI Weekend Weather Forecast
Here's a look at the weekend weather, forecast for Rhode Island, as reported by AccuWeather.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Coventry, RI|News|
6 Domestic Assaults; An Assault On A Police Officer: Coventry PD Log
The following people were arrested by Coventry police between Thursday and Sunday.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|News|
Trump Announces 90-Day Pause On Tariffs: See What This Means In NH
The 90-day pause is for all trading partners except for China, for which President Donald Trump raised the tariff rate to 125 percent.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Trump Announces 90-Day Pause On Tariffs: See What This Means In RI
The 90-day pause is for all trading partners except for China, for which President Donald Trump raised the tariff rate to 125 percent.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
See Which RI Grad Schools Are Ranked Among Best In U.S.
The rankings, intended as a guide for prospective graduate students, evaluate programs in a variety of subjects.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Lincoln, RI|News|
Lincoln Police Ask For Help Finding Man Accused Of Setting Car On Fire
Police say Jeffrey Bowden, 38, of Plainfield, Connecticut, set a car on fire in Rhode Island after a dispute with its owner.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Sex Offender From Cranston Sentenced For Child Pornography Possession
David Hamlin, 43, of, Cranston, will serve 10 years in federal prison after admitting to being aught with child pornography.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Portsmouth, RI|News|
Town Of Portsmouth Looking To Hire A Waste and Diversion Manager
See the latest announcement from the Town of Portsmouth.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Local International College Student's Visa Revoked: PM Patch RI
Also: RI State Police need help investigating suspicious death; see the Ocean State's five safest towns; REAL ID deadline approaching; more.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|News|
These Are The Top 10 Safest Towns In New Hampshire: Safewise 2025 List
Five New Hampshire communities in the safest city and town rankings report zero violent crimes.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|News|
REAL ID Deadline For NH Residents Now Less Than 1 Month Away
As of January 2024, only about 56 percent of people in the U.S. had driver's licenses and ID cards that are REAL ID-compliant.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
