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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Warwick police say one break-in was unsuccessful, while the other one at the Bader Market was. Scratch tickets were stolen.
RWU has the only Education program in R.I. with a cutting-edge virtual training program preparing students for teaching careers.
South Kingstown police say officers had to use a stun gun on the suspect, because he was waving two large knives.
Piece by piece, wire by wire, Colton Pelletier built a robot in the Molecular Longevity Laboratory
The following people were arrested by Newport police between Oct. 11 and Oct. 13.
Also: Teen charged with DUI in 3-car crash that injures 6; ex-city councilor in custody again; Providence Starbucks workers unionize; more.
Franchise owner CDM invests more than $5 million for the two clubs to be remodeled by Spring 2024.
The following people were arrested by Cranston police between Dec. 4 and Wednesday.
Some of the nation's top forecasters expect El Niño to dump disappointment on people who dream of a snowy Christmas. But location matters.
Town officials would like your feedback on natural hazards that effect Narragansett.
Portsmouth police say David Menezes' drunken crash injured six people, including himself.
Each tree features wish tags of children served by the Boys & Girls Club who are in need of a gift this holiday season.
Ex-Cranston City Councilor Matthew Reilly resigned after police say they found him unconscious in his car after he smoked crack cocaine.
Dark, moonless skies make for near-perfect viewing conditions for the Geminids. At the peak, the meteors fly at a rate of about 120 an hour.
Workers were unanimous in their decision to unionize, citing the need for fair wages, safer working conditions, and fair scheduling.
Barrington police release a video showing the suspect running downstairs and tripping as the security alarm blares.
East Providence police say they were pursuing Chaz Gagnon before the crash that killed a 20-year-old Woonsocket woman.
Here is where to go if you want a holiday off from cooking at home.
Here is where to go if you want a holiday off from cooking at home.
