North Kingstown, RI|News|
4 Jan. 6 Defendants From RI Pardoned In Trump’s First Official Act
The pardons of more than 1,500 people marked the first official act from President Trump.
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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Cranston|News|
Dangerous Polar Vortex Arctic Cold Takes Hold Across Rhode Island
The harshest weather in two years will bring days of highs near the teens and dangerous wind chills at night.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Town Of South Kingstown: Warming Centers Are Open
The Town has designated the following facilities as Public Warming Centers to be open during periods of extreme cold.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
IRS Sending Out $2.4B In Unclaimed Stimulus Money: What To Know In RI
Most eligible Rhode Island residents don’t have to do anything to claim the money.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Coventry, RI|News|
2 Men Convicted For Leaving Pregnant Woman To Die In Pond: PM Patch RI
Also: Man gets 17-year prison sentence for sexually assaulting a child; what FDA's red dye 3 ban means; a RI guide to Trump's inauguration.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Portsmouth, RI|News|
Town Of Portsmouth: Prescribed Burn Planned On Prudence Island
See the latest announcement from the Town of Portsmouth.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Coventry, RI|News|
2 RI Men Get Murder Convictions After Leaving Pregnant Woman To Die
Leila Patricia Duarte Da Luz, 34, of Brockton, Mass., was found dead in Carbuncle Pond. The father of her unborn child was convicted.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
Roger Williams University Extension School Dean Receives Award For Work With Justice-Impacted Community
Gena Bianco was conferred the Freedom of Education Award by the Reentry Campus Program.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
RI Guide To Donald Trump’s Inauguration As 47th President
On Monday, Jan. 20, President-Elect Donald Trump will assume office as the 47th president of the United States.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
North Kingstown, RI|News|
North Kingstown Man Gets Prison Sentence For Sexually Assaulting Child
Daniel Peckham, 36, of North Kingstown, pleads to sexually assaulting a child he knew several times between 2019 and 2020.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Are You Middle Class?; Frigid Days Are Coming: 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|
FDA Bans Red Dye 3 In Food: How It Could Impact RI Products
Certain candies, assorted baked goods and snacks, dairy and frozen dessert products, cough syrups and supplements contain Red Dye 3.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Snowstorm Possible, Some Sunny Days: RI Weekend Weather Forecast
Here's a look at the weekend weather, forecast for Rhode Island, as reported by AccuWeather.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
RIPTA Adding New Bus Service For Amazon Workers: PM Patch RI
Also: 3 illnesses on rise; a polar vortex making things frigid; free admission to Newport mansions; see how much it cost to raise a child.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
These 3 Illnesses Are A Cause For Concern In Rhode Island, CDC Says
Health experts warn there are "high" to "very high" levels of these illnesses present in Rhode Island wastewater.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Woman Arrested On Drug Charges Twice In 2 Days: Cranston Police Log
The following people were arrested by Cranston police between Dec. 27 and Jan. 1.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Weekend Snow, Polar Vortex Arctic Blast To Hit RI With Winter Wallop
A shot of snow Sunday night will likely be followed by the coldest air of the season for the start of next week.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
2 Newport Mansions Offering Free Admission For MLK Day
Find out when you can get into the Breakers and Marble House in Newport for free.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Tiverton-Little Compton, RI|News|
Little Compton School District Awarded $55K Grant To Improve Water
Little Compton Public Schools received $55,000 to address PFOA in water at the Wilbur and McMahon Schools. PFOA is a type of PFAS chemical.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Town Of South Kingstown: Free Balance Screenings Scheduled For Next Month
See the latest announcement from the Town of South Kingstown.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff