Coventry, RI|News|
Coventry Elementary School Employee Accused Of Assaulting Student
Tiogue Elementary School life skill teaching assistant Petrina Lunardelli, 48, was accused of assaulting a student in December 2024.
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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Tiverton-Little Compton, RI|News|
See 2024's Most Borrowed Books From The Tiverton Public Library
Have you read any of these books? What are your Tiverton neighbors missing?
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
Bristol Recreation Dept. Offering Beginner Golf Lessons For Children
Basic golf lessons will be provided by a Bristol Golf Park instructor, indoors at the Quinta-Gamelin Community Center.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
North Kingstown, RI|News|
Water Main Break Shuts Off Water At 2 North Kingstown Restaurants
Police said the water was shut off between North Coffee and Mae's Place. Expect traffic delays.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Snow, Then A Slight Warm-Up: Rhode Island 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|
Full Wolf Moon Aligns With Mars, More Planetary Parades In RI Skies
Skygazers are in for a special celestial treat with this year’s full wolf moon if sky conditions cooperate in Rhode Island.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Man Sentenced For Having 17K Videos, Pics Of Child Porn: PM Patch RI
Also: RI brewery launches beer honoring President Jimmy Carter's influence on craft brewing; man sentenced in $3 million health care scam.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
MA Man Sentenced In RI For $3 Million Health Care Fraud Scam
Prosecutors say Michael Brier's company billed health insurers for addiction treatment services it did not provide to patients.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Pawtucket, RI|News|
Pawtucket Man Sentenced For Having 17K Videos, Pictures Of Child Porn
Prosecutors say Eugeni Lopes Gomes, 47, was caught with videos of pornography depicting children ranging in ages 1-to-12.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Fentanyl, Crack Cocaine Charges; DUIs; More: Cranston Police Log
The following people were arrested by Cranston police between Dec. 17 and Dec. 23.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
‘Silent’ Surge Shows ‘Very High’ COVID-19 Rates In Rhode Island
Health experts call the current uptick in cases a “silent” surge because it comes after a long lull in COVID-19 transmission.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Town Of South Kingstown: HSOA Program Funds Now Available
See the latest announcement from the Town of South Kingstown.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Coventry, RI|News|
2 Domestic Assaults; A DUI; More: Coventry Police Arrest Log
The following people were arrested by Coventry police between Dec. 19 and Dec. 26.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Narragansett, South Kingstown Open Warming Centers Due To Frigid Temps
Communities across the state, including Narragansett and South Kingstown, designate warming centers aimed at helping residents stay warm.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Providence, RI|News|
RI Brewery Creates Beer Honoring Jimmy Carter's Impact On Industry
Narragansett's new beer honoring former President Jimmy Carter has peanut butter flavoring, a nod to his days as a peanut farmer.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
National Day Of Mourning For Jimmy Carter: What’s Open, Closed In RI
President Joe Biden will deliver the eulogy at Carter’s funeral starting at 10 a.m. Thursday at Washington National Cathedral.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
See 2024's Most Borrowed Books From The Newport Public Library
Have you read any of these books? What are your Newport neighbors missing?
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
RI Opens Shelters, Resources To Help Homeless People Brave Cold
If you need help staying warm in Rhode Island, there are resources available to you.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
See 2024's Most Borrowed Books From The Library In Warren
Have you read any of these books? What are your Warren neighbors missing?
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Real ID Deadline Just Months Away: What To Know In RI
Here’s what you need to know about getting a Real ID or compliant identification card in Rhode Island.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
