Cranston|News|
Strong El Niño Is A Certainty: How Much Snow Should RI Expect?
This year's El Niño began developing in June and is the first in four years. Not all El Niños are the same, adding to forecast uncertainty.
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|
South Kingstown Woman Arrested After Drunken Crash: Police
Margaret Cotter's arrest was one of three DUI arrests in South Kingstown last week, according to police.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
North Kingstown, RI|News|
6 Of 7 RI Districts Approve Bonds For School Replacements, Repairs
North Kingstown is the only school district with the majority of its voters rejecting its school bond. It also happened to be the priciest.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Providence, RI|News|
Jake Bissaillon Wins State Senate Race In Providence Election
Democrat Jake Bissaillon says he ran to address affordable housing, which he believes is the most pressing issue in Providence.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
Gabe Amo Wins U.S. Congress Seat In RI Race, Becomes 1st Black Winner
Ex-White House aide Gabe Amo became the first Black candidate in Rhode Island history to be elected to the U.S. House of Representatives.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
2 More DUI Crashes; URI Professor Teams Up With PBS Kids: PM Patch RI
Also: Roger Williams students take on real world projects; holiday lights returning to Newport mansions; free meals for Veterans in RI.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Woonsocket, RI|News|
Woonsocket Man Charged With Hitting Pedestrian In DUI Crash
Prosecutors say Brian Morton, 34, struck a woman walking on Front Street in Woonsocket, while he was under the influence of alcohol.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
RI Man Charged In Drunken Hit-And-Run Crash In South Kingstown: Police
Police say Gary Wilson, 66, drunkenly crashed into other cars after driving away from another crash
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Town Of Narragansett: Westmoreland Street Paving
On Wednesday, J.H. Lynch Company will be milling the road due to a gas line installation.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
Roger Williams University: Architecture And Preservation Majors Take On Real World Projects
Cummings School of Architecture students presented their summer projects in the inaugural internship showcase on Sept. 15.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
URI Professor Teams with PBS Kids’ ‘Elinor Wonders Why'
URI Professor Sara Sweetman says the goal of the collaboration is to improve boys’ and girls’ perceptions of female scientists.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Veterans Day 2023 Freebies And Deals In Rhode Island
Veterans Day is always Nov. 11, which falls on a Saturday this year. Some of the deals start before or extend beyond the actual holiday.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
Holiday Sparkling Lights Returning To Newport Mansions: See 2023 Dates
Visitors can around the Breakers in Newport, enjoying a half-mile-long path glittering with hundreds of thousands of holiday lights
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
2 DUIs With Children In The Car; Election Preview: PM Patch RI
Also: Woman shot at ex-boyfriend with child in the car, police say; Justice Department monitoring RI elections; fish stocking for veterans.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
DUI Arrest After Crash; Drug Charges; More: Cranston Police Arrest Log
The following people were arrested by Cranston police between Oct. 22 and Oct. 26.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Tiverton-Little Compton, RI|News|
16 RI Ponds, Lakes Getting Stocked With Trout, Salmon For Veterans Day
See where you can catch rainbow trout, brook trout, and Sebago Atlantic salmon in Rhode Island during the Veterans Day weekend.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Woonsocket, RI|News|
Justice Department Monitoring Elections In Woonsocket, Pawtucket
Justice Department officials from the civil rights division will monitor compliance with federal voting rights laws in the two RI cities.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
Rhode Island Election 2023 Voter's Guide: Congress, School Bonds, More
Here is everything you need to know about the Nov. 7 elections in Rhode Island, including polling locations, voting times, and more.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Coventry, RI|News|
Coventry Launches Gift Card Program To Help Local Businesses
The card is available for purchase and works like any other cash gift card, except it's accepted by Coventry businesses only.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Old North Road In South Kingstown Closing For Paving
Old North Road from Stony Fort Road to Route 138 will be closed to through traffic from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. every weekday for paving.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
