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.
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The North Kingstown Police Department recognizes Police Chief Patrick Flanagan for helping the department reach state accreditation.
Applications for new Newport police officers will be accepted until Feb. 20.
U.S. fuel prices reached record highs in 2022 due to COVID supply issues, inflation, and the war in Ukraine. But they're coming back down.
Here are the Top 10 most popular stories and posts from around Rhode Island Patch sites last week.
Finton Wallace is one of five finalists who have the chance to win the $1 million grand prize on Dick Clark’s New Year's television show.
Also: 11 new state laws hitting Ocean State in 2024; a dog park reopens amid mystery canine illness; shooting at a playground; help wanted.
Residents are allowed to use the dog park at their own risk, though state officials still advise against bringing dogs to them.
There will be a special Town Council Meeting at 7:00 PM, Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at the PHS Auditorium, 120 Education Lane.
Private contractors with a pickup truck with four-wheel drive and a plow can make $95 an hour this winter keeping the roads clear.
From a minimum wage increase to a single-use plastic bag ban, and 17-year-olds voting, there will be a lot of changes coming to RI in 2024.
