Cranston|News|
Breezy And Dry Days Ahead: 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
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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Portsmouth, RI|News|
Town Of Portsmouth: How To Get Your Christmas Tree Disposed Of By DPW
See the latest announcement from the Town of Portsmouth.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
See 2024's Top Stories In Rhode Island
The year is nearly over, and Patch is looking back at some of the top stories from 2024. See what your neighbors clicked on this year here.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|News|
Start 2025 With Quadrantids And 120 Meteors An Hour: When To See In NH
See the best time to catch the first meteor shower of 2025 in New Hampshire.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Coventry, RI|News|
Free Guided 'First Day' Hike Happening In RI State Park
Ring in the new year with a free guided walk along with a winter hat and commemorative pin at Goddard Memorial State Park.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Portsmouth, RI|News|
Start 2025 With Quadrantids And 120 Meteors An Hour: When To See In RI
See the best time to catch the first meteor shower of 2025 in Rhode Island.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
See Rhode Island's Most Popular Baby Names Of 2024
See what differed and stayed the same in popular name trends for babies born in Rhode Island from 2023 to 2024.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Town Of South Kingstown: 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
See the latest announcement from the Town of South Kingstown.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
New RI Laws Take Effect In 2025: What Changes To Expect?
See new laws going on the books in 2025, including a flavored vape ban, debt collectors not being allowed to report medical debt, and more.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Best Places To Live, Work, Play In RI: 2024 Recap
Read more about why Rhode Island cities and towns were mentioned in these rankings.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Dog Missing For Weeks, Hit By Car Makes It Home For Christmas
Scout, a 1-year-old black lab, is hit by a car and survives two weeks on his own, before limping home.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Tiverton-Little Compton, RI|News|
Tiverton Restaurant, Police Team Up To Donate 200 Toys At Annual Drive
The Boat House restaurant and the Tiverton Police Department teamed up earlier this month and collected 200 toys at its annual toy drive.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Minimum Wage Increasing; Best Of 2024 Lists: 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|
Bird Flu Causes Recall Of Cat Food: PM Patch RI
Also: 4 people, cat displace by fire; Mega Millions' jackpot grows to fifth largest ever; see what the weather will be like this weekend.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Cat Food Sold In RI Recalled After Testing Positive For Bird Flu
The risk of avian flu for the public remains low, according to state health officials.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
How To Dispose Of Your Christmas Tree In Cranston
With the holiday over, here's what to do with your real Christmas tree.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Temps Back In The 50s, But Will Rain Dampen It?: RI Weekend Weather
Here's a look at the weekend weather, forecast for Rhode Island, as reported by AccuWeather.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
4 People, 1 Cat Displaced By Christmas Eve Apartment Fire In Newport
All residents made it out of the fire without injury, but a cat was treated for smoke inhalation.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
The Best Places To Eat In RI For 2024: The Ultimate List
From the Ocean State's James Beard nominees to the best restaurants for wine and beyond, here's our coverage of RI's top spots in 2024.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
RI's Best Hospitals For 2024: See Full List
Several data-based national rankings and safety grades help Rhode Island residents navigate the labyrinth of health care in 2024.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
