Lincoln, RI|News|
Dead Dog Found In Trash Bag In Lincoln
Lincoln police say the dog had "visible signs of trauma and appeared to be severely emaciated."
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|
The Coldest Days So Far This Season: RI Weekend Weather Forecast
Here's a look at the weekend weather, forecast for Rhode Island, as reported by AccuWeather.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Bodycam Footage Released Of Firefighters Battling Fire: PM Patch RI
Also: CVS facing lawsuit, accused of illegally filling opioid prescriptions; Disney on Ice bringing "Frozen," "Encanto" to Rhode Island.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Woonsocket, RI|News|
CVS Facing Lawsuit, Accused Of Illegally Filling Opioid Prescriptions
Officials say CVS also filled prescriptions for controlled substances written by prescribers it knew were engaged in "pill mill practices."
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Providence, RI|News|
Disney On Ice Bringing 'Frozen,' 'Encanto' To Rhode Island
Disney On Ice will be in Providence for 10 shows in four days next week.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
Roger Williams University President Establishes The Miaoulis Women In Engineering Scholarship
President Ioannis Miaoulis honors his granddaughters and supports students majoring in engineering.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
WATCH: Bodycam Footage Released From South Kingstown House Fire
See an up close look at what firefighters were dealing with when battling a massive fire at a multi-family home in South Kingstown.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Social Security Retirement Age Going Up In 2025: What It Means In RI
The full retirement age will rise in January to match a growing expected lifespan, according to a law passed in 1983.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
Bristol Police Captain Wins RI Female Police Leader Of The Year Award
Bristol police Capt. Julie Kearney Veader, who has been with the department for 27 years, was recognized for her leadership.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Town Of South Kingstown: See Current Job Openings
See the latest announcement from the Town of South Kingstown.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Firefighter Burns Legs Battling House Fire: PM Patch RI
Also: Man dies, adult, child injured in crash; Roger Williams Zoo offering half-price admission to start new year; white Christmas odds.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
2 Felony Assaults; A Crack Cocaine Charge: Cranston Police Arrest Log
The following people were arrested by Cranston police between Saturday and Monday.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Smithfield, RI|News|
MA Man, 20, Dies In Crash In Smithfield
Smithfield police say a 20-year-old man from North Attleboro, Massachusetts, died in the crash. The other driver and a child were injured.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Here’s How Long It’s Been Since We Had A White Christmas In RI
Rhode Island has had a white Christmas 49 times since 1904, according to the report earlier this month from The Weather Channel.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Want To Avoid Porch Pirates? Send Packages To South Kingstown Police
South Kingstown police will let residents have their packages sent to the department to avoid falling victim to theft this holiday season.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Providence, RI|News|
Roger Williams Zoo Offering Half-Price Admission In January, February
Snow leopards and red pandas are among the zoo animals more active in winter. It is also easier to see red wolves without all the foliage.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
South Kingstown House Fire Leaves 1 Firefighter Injured
Union Fire District Chief of South Kingstown Chief Steven Pinch says the firefighter suffered burns to his legs.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
Roger Williams University Wellness Street Fair Wins NASPA Program Of The Year Award
The Roger Wellness Student Street Fair at RWU has been honored with the NASPA Rhode Island Program of the Year Award.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Low Flu Vaccination Rates Among RI Children Worry Experts
After a record 205 children, and perhaps more than 700, died of the flu last season, the low vaccination rate is worrisome to public health.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Portsmouth, RI|News|
Man Sentenced For Shooting Hawks To Protect Squirrels: PM Patch RI
Also: Man convicted for stabbing a man to death; see a local photographer's inspiration; top news of the week; "Shop with a Cop."
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
