Portsmouth, RI|News|
Nominations Being Accepted For Portsmouth Award
See the latest announcement from the Town of Portsmouth.
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
Posting Activity
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
RI State Beaches Hiring Lifeguards For Summer
Any new lifeguards hired by June 27 are eligible to receive a $500 sign-on bonus, as long as they stay in good standing.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Cuts, Changes To Medicaid Proposed In New Bill: What To Know In RI
The Congressional Budget Office said in a preliminary estimate that 8.6 million U.S. residents would lose their health care coverage.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
A Dry, Nice Beginning, And Possibly A Rainy End: RI Weekly Weather
Here's a look at this week's weather forecast for Rhode Island, as reported by AccuWeather.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
See When Newport's Newest Therapy/Comfort Dog Will Be Sworn-In
Learn about how Newport police's newest K-9 officer will benefit the city.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Pawtucket, RI|News|
Pawtucket Man Gets Life In Prison For Strangling Girlfriend To Death
Prosecutors prove Victor Colebut, 46, strangled his girlfriend to death in 2020.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Providence, RI|News|
Butler Hospital Hiring Temporary Workers With Strike On The Horizon
More than 800 frontline workers at Providence's psychiatric hospital are expected to go on strike next week.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
RI Man Admits To Cyberstalking A Child, Distributing Child Porn
Melvin Vidal Herrera Perez, admits he befriended and underage girl and encouraged her to take sexually explicit photos of herself.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Town Of Narragansett: Fire Hydrant Flushing Happening At Point Judith Water System
This is a semi-annual procedure to remove organic material and sediment that accumulates in the water main.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Local Brewery Takes Home Silver In World Beer Cup: 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|
Election Scheduled To Fill Late Senate President's Seat: PM Patch RI
Also: Police surround home with person barricaded inside; "forever chemicals" in craft beer; reactions to the "Gulf of America"; more.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Portsmouth, RI|News|
MA Man Caught With Gun While Drunk At Glen Manor House: Portsmouth PD
Portsmouth police say Nelson Rivera of Chelsea, Massachusetts, was caught intoxicated with a gun while fishing.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Portsmouth, RI|News|
‘Hold My Beer’: RI Craft Brews May Have These PFAS
PFAS have been linked to a range of health issues, including cancers, reproductive issues, and liver and thyroid problems.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
A Stolen Vehicle; 2 DUIs; More: Cranston Police Arrest Log
The following people were arrested by Cranston police between Feb. 8 and Feb. 10.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
'Gulf Of America' Vote Passes: See How Your RI Rep. Voted
The body of water has been called the Gulf of Mexico for more than 400 years.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Warwick, RI|News|
Warwick Police Surround Home With Person Barricaded Inside: Reports
Warwick police were called to a Washington Street home for a well-being check. Officers believe the person inside the home is armed.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Lots Of Rain, But Mother's Day May Be Nicer: RI Weekend Weather
Here's a look at the weekend weather, forecast for Rhode Island, as reported by AccuWeather.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Providence, RI|News|
Special Election Scheduled To Fill Late Senate President's Seat
Sen. Ruggerio died last month after battling cancer. His death left vacant a district representing parts of Providence and North Providence.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Portsmouth, RI|News|
Town Of Portsmouth: Department of Public Works Hiring
See the latest announcement from the Town of Portsmouth.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
From The Dominican Republic To Roger Williams University: A Journey In Sustainable Architecture
Daniel Romero Rodriguez found a place to design with heart, history, and sustainability at RWU.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
