Cranston|News|
Thanksgiving Travel In RI: The Best, Worst Times To Hit The Road
This year, 1.7 million more people are expected to travel for Thanksgiving than in 2023.
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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Smithfield, RI|News|
Ex-RI Correctional Officer Sentenced For Smuggling Drugs Into Prison
Kali Almeida-Falcones, 30, of Smithfield, was sentenced last week and pleaded guilty in June to providing contraband to an inmate.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
Roger Williams University Receives $500,000 Gift From Shakin Family To Endow Head Sailing Coach Positions
2024 national championship team and RWU Head Coach Amanda Callahan to celebrate sailing championship title.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Firefighters Extinguish Large Brush Fire In Cranston Neighborhood
Cranston firefighters prevent the flames from spreading to nearby homes and onto the nearby Interstate 295.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
North Kingstown, RI|News|
See The Best RI Middle School Rankings: PM Patch RI
Also: URI employee dies after being hit by a car on campus; man wins $50,000 on a lottery ticket; police ID two men killed in one-car crash.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
4 Arrests At Stop & Shop; Cyberstalking: Cranston Police Arrest Log
The following people were arrested by Cranston police between Nov. 8 and Nov. 11.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
URI Employee Dies After Being Hit By Car On Campus
In a letter to the campus community, university officials confirmed the death of Maureen McDermott, the director of student involvement.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
2 From Newport Accused Of Selling Cocaine In Town
Glenda Mendez, 48, and Edgardo Torres, 26, both of Newport, were charged with possession with intent to sell a controlled substance.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Sunny Fall Days Ahead: Rhode Island Weekly Weather Forecast
Here's a look at this week's weather forecast for Rhode Island, as reported by AccuWeather.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
North Kingstown, RI|News|
North Kingstown Man Wins $50K On Rhode Island Lottery Ticket
Rhode Island Lottery officials say the North Kingstown man will use the prize money to buy his wife a new car.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Narragansett Police ID 2 South Kingstown Men Killed In 1-Car Crash
Narragansett police say the crash happened on Mumford Road around 1 a.m. Saturday. Two others were injured.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
North Kingstown, RI|News|
RI's Best Middle Schools Ranked In New Analysis
See which Rhode Island middle schools are having the most success and are getting their students ready for high school.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Tiverton-Little Compton, RI|News|
Little Compton Fire Department: See The New Fire Academy Graduates
See the latest announcement from the Little Compton Fire Department.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
RI Teen Honored As A 'Hero' At Celtics Game: PM Patch RI
Also: Man gets 30 years in prison for fatal stabbing; Rhode Island's best elementary schools; local hospital grades; funding for animals.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Town Of Narragansett: See Public Hearings Scheduled Next Week
See information on a public hearing next week regarding zoning.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
Newport Man Sentenced For Killing Little Compton Man At House Party
Tyrese Poulsen, 22, of Newport, was sentenced to 30 years in prison for stabbing and killing Maximus Julian, 22, of Little Compton.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
Former Newport Police Lieutenant Named Deputy City Manager
City officials name Michael Caruolo deputy city manager, who spent 22 years serving in the Newport Police Department.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Barrington, RI|News|
RI's Best Elementary Schools Ranked In New Analysis
Three of the top 10 ranked elementary schools in Rhode Island were from the same town.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
A Drunken Moped Crash With A Baby; Best Nursing Homes: 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
Newport, RI|News|
4 RI Hospitals Get 'A' Rating On New Safety Grades: See Full List
Rhode Island ranks seventh among states for the number of hospitals earning the top letter grade.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
