Newport, RI|News|
Old Route 138 Exit To Downtown Newport Permanently Closing Friday
The JT Connell Connector Road opened last year and drivers can use this as an alternate route to downtown Newport.
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|
French Consul General Visits URI To Recognize Shared Connections
A delegation from France visited the University of Rhode Island in November to nurture academic connections between the countries.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Town Of Narragansett: Memorial Square Paving Update
This Thursday & Friday, Dec 7 & 8, T. Miozzi will be paving the Memorial Square intersection, weather permitting. Drivers are advised to ...
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Domestic Strangulation; Gun Charges: Cranston Police Arrest Log
Cranston police make six arrests between Thursday and Saturday, including gun, strangulation charges, and more.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Parts Of Cranston Street Closing For Road Construction
Cranston police say drivers should seek alternate routes if possible and expect delays.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Coventry, RI|News|
Coventry Police Give Tips To Avoid Package Thefts
According to the National Neighborhood Watch, nearly 19 percent of Americans have had at least one package stolen in the past year.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Coventry, RI|News|
A Frigid Night Mid-Week: Rhode Island Weekly Weather Forecast
Get ready to see temperatures drop below 20 degrees in Rhode Island at night by mid-week.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Want To Avoid Porch Pirates? Send Packages To South Kingstown Police
South Kingstown police will let residents have their packages sent to the department to avoid falling victim to theft this holiday season.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Warwick Police Find Abandoned, Emaciated Dog, Open Animal Abuse Case
The dog had to be euthanized after it was found malnourished and suffering from other health issues, Warwick police say.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Christmas, Hanukkah Events In Narragansett-SK: Tree Lightings, More
'Tis the season for holiday lightings, pictures with Santa and all the festivities that go with the winter season.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Christmas, Hanukkah Events In Cranston: Santa, Tree Lightings, More
'Tis the season for holiday lightings, pictures with Santa and all the festivities that go with the winter season.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Coventry, RI|News|
Christmas, Hanukkah Events In Coventry: Parades, Tree Lightings, More
'Tis the season for holiday lightings, pictures with Santa and all the festivities that go with the winter season.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Narragansett Police Give Tips To Avoid Package Thefts
According to the National Neighborhood Watch, nearly 19 percent of Americans have had at least one package stolen in the past year.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Listeria-Tainted Fruit; Charges In 3-Year-Old's Death: 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
Cranston|News|
Warwick Woman Arraigned In Drowning Death Of 3-Year-Old Son: Report
David Holloway, 3, drowned to death in his neighbor's pool. His mother, Kaitlyn Nolan, 31, is facing child cruelty and neglect charges.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
What To Do If You See A Coyote In Newport: Animal Control
Coyotes are found in every Rhode Island community, except Block Island, so sightings are inevitable in Newport.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Town Of Narragansett: PARTIAL ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE - SOUTH PIER ROAD!!
Thursday, November 30, 2023, a section of South Pier Road (from Lakewood Dr to just beyond Pier Middle School) will be closed while DPW ...
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Coventry, RI|News|
A Rainy Start To December: Rhode Island Weekend Weather Forecast
In Rhode Island, there is a chance of rain on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. See the rest of the weather outlook.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
3 Domestic Assaults; Vehicle Fraud: Cranston Police Arrest Log
The following people were arrested by Cranston police between Nov. 24 and Wednesday.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Warwick Man Drunkenly Crashes Into House: Police
Police said Alexander Gutierrez, 42, struck two fences, a parked car, and a home on Elmwood Avenue in Warwick.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
