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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South Kingstown police say they arrested Kristin Mauro, 60, after receiving a call from a concerned citizen who was worried about the child.
Two hospitals in Rhode Island maintained improvements recognized in the Spring 2023 rankings. See how the fall rankings shake out.
Tuesday is supposed to be in the 60s, but after that the rest of the week is expected to gt a lot colder in Rhode Island.
See the latest announcement from the Town of Narragansett.
See the latest announcement from the Town of Narragansett.
RI Department of Health officials say people shouldn't drink water or eat fish from the reservoir. Avoid fishing, boating, and kayaking.
RI Department of Health officials say people shouldn't drink water or eat fish from the pond. Avoid fishing, boating, and kayaking.
RI Department of Health officials say people shouldn't drink water or eat fish from the lake. Avoid fishing, boating, and kayaking.
The following people were arrested by Cranston police between Oct. 15 and Oct. 21.
John Tracy, 40, was caught with 1,059 pictures and 24 videos depicting child pornography, according to federal prosecutors.
Here are the Top 10 most popular stories and posts from around Rhode Island Patch sites last week.
See the latest announcement from the Town of Narragansett.
The following people were arrested by Coventry police between Oct. 20 and Sunday.
Retired Narragansett Deputy Police Chief Gerald Driscoll, 58, of South Kingstown, died unexpectedly on Oct. 26.
Cranston Det. Michael Iacone was recognized for his work that led to the prosecution of a violent sex trafficker from Woonsocket.
It might be chilly Thursday, but temperatures should be back in the 60s by Saturday and Sunday.
Also: Man gets 25 years in prison for molesting girl; man accused of firing six shots from car; BankNewport gives socks to homeless people.
The celestial smooch is later this month. Jupiter will dazzle all month long, but especially in early November in its annual opposition.
Nonprofit organizations that help Rhode Islanders experiencing homelessness in Newport, South Kingstown, Cranston, and more benefited.
Mark McCullough of Needham, was one of two off-duty firefighters who saved a man at a Patriots game who had gone into cardiac arrest.
