Coventry, RI|News|
Shot Of Snow, Sleet, Then A Warmer Week With Rain: RI Weekly Weather
After some potential snow Tuesday, temperatures could reach the low 50s by the end of the week in Rhode Island.
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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Barrington, RI|News|
2 Dead After Car Crashes Into Woods In Barrington
The driver was a man in his 30s, while the passenger was a woman in her 20s, Barrington police say.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Cranston Man Charged With Child Molestation
Christopher Jones, 50, faces new charges after spying on a woman in her bathroom with a drone, according to Cranston police.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
A Fake Bomb Threat On Block Island Ferry; Cancer Cases Up: PM Patch RI
Also: Police looking for Newport Creamery robbers; Bristol-Providence ferry service ends; Rhode Island's best grocery store; more.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
RI's Most Charming Small Town; Dangerous Cold Weather: 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
Middletown, RI|News|
Middletown Police Looking For Newport Creamery Robbery Suspects
Middletown police say the second-degree robbery happened around 6:10 p.m. Wednesday, at the Newport Creamery on West Main Road.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
Bristol-Providence Ferry Service Ends
RIDOT Director Peter Alviti said the service is costing Rhode Island $50,000 per day, while attracting just 300-to-400 passengers.https://my
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Narragansett Police Respond To Fake Bomb Threat On Block Island Ferry
Narragansett Police K-9 Napoleon helped officers search the boat, and no bomb or suspicious items were found, police say.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
RI Cancer Cases Expected To Rise In 2024, New Study Says
A new report estimates about 611,000 Americans will die from cancer this year, and about 2 million will receive a cancer diagnosis.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
This Is The Best Grocery Store In Rhode Island, New Ranking Says
Here’s a look at how well stores in Rhode Island ranked in price, rewards, operations and quality.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Town Of Narragansett: Police Department Hiring
See the latest announcement from the Town of Narragansett.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Portsmouth, RI|News|
Town Of Portsmouth: RI Energy Upgrades On Aquidneck Island
See the latest announcement from the Town of Portsmouth.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Portsmouth, RI|News|
Town Of Portsmouth: State Seeking Input On Storm Damage Assessments
See the latest announcement from the Town of Portsmouth.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Portsmouth, RI|News|
Town Of Portsmouth: Narragansett Electric Company Public Hearing Will Need To Be Rescheduled
See the latest announcement from the Town of Portsmouth.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Woman Says Panera Lemonade Permanently Damaged Her Heart: PM Patch RI
Also: Man sentenced for forcing dozens of girls to perform sex acts; police looking for hammer assault suspect; T.F. Green to San Diego.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Coventry, RI|News|
Coventry Man Earns More Than $52K After Wins On 2 RI Lottery Tickets
Lottery officials say the man purchased the two winning tickets at Tiogue Food Store at 851 Tiogue Ave. in Coventry.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Child Molestation; Stolen License Plate: Cranston Police Arrest Log
The following people were arrested by Cranston police between Jan 9 and Thursday.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Providence, RI|News|
Providence Man Sentenced, Forced Dozens Of Girls To Perform Sex Acts
Prosecutors say Akinola Akinlapa, 23, of Providence, recorded more than a dozen young girls while they performed sex acts over the internet.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Coventry, RI|News|
Dangerous Wind Chills; Some Snow: RI Weekend Weather Forecast
The wind chill factor on Saturday may make temperatures feel below zero degrees in Rhode Island.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Cranston Opens Warming Center Due To Dangerously Cold Weekend
Communities across the state, including Cranston, designate warming centers aimed at helping residents stay warm.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
