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.
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There are several chances to see Santa Claus this year around Narragansett and South Kingstown. Here's when you can catch him.
Coventry detectives, FBI agents, and a Rhode Island State Police K-9 unit were searching the woods off Eisenhower Street.
The toy drive is at Walmart's Newport location at 199 Connell Highway. Toys must be unwrapped to be donated.
There are several chances to see Santa Claus this year around Cranston. Here's when you can catch him.
There are a couple chances to see Santa Claus this year around Coventry. Here's when you can catch him.
Cranston police say the home invasion suspect is at-large. He may be armed, so do not approach and call 911 if you see him.
Here's a look at this week's weather forecast for Rhode Island, as reported by AccuWeather.
See the latest announcement from the Town of South Kingstown.
Here are the Top 10 most popular stories and posts from around Rhode Island Patch sites last week.
Also: See 4 opinions on how much snow RI will get this season; 2 men accused of sexual assault; police donate to food pantry; more.
The following people were arrested by Cranston police between Monday and Tuesday.
"We would like to extend our deepest gratitude to the Providence Police Department for their effective response," Rep. Seth Magaziner says.
Several forecasters have put forward their predictions for how snowy the season will be. Here's a look at what they're saying.
Police say Juan Carlos Montepeque-Albizures, 24, of Newport, and Alvaro Gomez-Alvarez, 33, sexually assaulted a 27-year-old man.
Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.
See the latest announcement from the Town of Portsmouth.
Guests are invited to bring a new, unwrapped toy or gift to the Boat House, and in turn enjoy complimentary appetizers and a cash bar.
Police say scammers are spoofing their calls with a computer program to make their caller ID appear to be coming from Newport police.
North Kingstown police put away their razors to help feed families this holiday season through the union's No Shave November fundraiser.
Santa is scheduled to meet with Newport’s fire and police departments beginning Dec. 10 for his annual tour of Newport’s neighborhoods.
