Tiverton-Little Compton, RI|News|
Animal Sanctuary In Tiverton Gets $30K Grant For Farm Animal Nutrition
West Place Animal Sanctuary receives $30,000 to support its "Animal Nutritional, Medical and Enrichment Program."
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: State-Mandated Full Revaluation Process
See the latest announcement from the Town of Portsmouth.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
Roger Williams University: Empowering A New Generation: GSB Workshop Sparks Inspiration Among Aspiring Entrepreneurs
The Women in Business club and the Collegiate Entrepreneurs' Organization chapter held an Ignite Workshop on Oct. 16, connecting with su ...
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Here’s How Much Your Thanksgiving Turkey Will Cost In Rhode Island
Turkey prices nationwide have decreased about 12 percent since last year.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Gun Charges; Tracking Cars; More: Cranston Police Arrest Log
The following people were arrested by Cranston police between Nov. 4 and Friday.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Providence, RI|News|
Boston Celtics Honor Providence Teen As A 'Hero Among Us'
Emilio Santana, 14, donates 24 inches of his hair and raises $1,500 to cover the cost of creating a wig for a child experiencing hair loss.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Temperatures Rising Back Into The 60s: RI Weekend Weather Forecast
Here's a look at the weekend weather, forecast for Rhode Island, as reported by AccuWeather.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Portsmouth, RI|News|
Portsmouth Police Hope To Fill Cruisers With Christmas Presents
All new toy and gift card donations will be accepted during the Nov. 30 toy drive.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Portsmouth, RI|News|
Whooping Cough Cases On Rise At Local School: PM Patch RI
Also: Sex offender sentenced for trying to meet teen girl for sex; last supermoon of 2024; police warn of phone scams; more.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Portsmouth, RI|News|
4 Portsmouth High School Students Get Whooping Cough: RIDOH
The rise in cases in Rhode Island is a part of a national trend, which has seen thousands more whooping cough cases this year than in 2023.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Leonid Meteor Shower Peaks: When To See Fireballs Over RI Skies
The Leonids are legendary for impressive fireballs with streaks that meteor experts say could peek through the bright moonlight.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
Roger Williams University Receives $750,000 Gift From Hassenfeld Family Foundation To Strengthen Law School
RWU Law will use gift to launch campaign about the school's public impact and creating changemakers in law.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
Sex Offender Sentenced For Trying To Meet Teen Girl For Sex In Newport
Prosecutors say Matthew Hoard, 40, of Smithfield, thought he was talking to a 14-year-old girl, but she was actually an undercover officer.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Cranston Police Issue Warning About Phone Scam Targeting The Elderly
Police say scammers have called victims, impersonating a lawyer representing a grandchild who has been arrested, to request money for fines.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
The Last Supermoon Of 2024 To Light Up RI Skies Friday
The November full moon is called the beaver moon because November is the time of year beavers begin moving into their winter lodges.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
RI City Among Best Places To Live; Man Hit By Truck Dies: PM Patch RI
Also: Asian-style meat products recalled for listeria risks; the best nursing homes in Rhode Island; see the odds of crashing into a deer.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Asian-Style Meat Products Recalled In RI For Listeria Risks
Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, the elderly, and people with weak immune systems.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Providence, RI|News|
Providence Metro Area Among Best Places To Live, New Ranking Says
The Providence area ranked eighth in quality of life. See other key rankings for Rhode Island's capital.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Scituate, RI|News|
Scituate Man Gets 13-Year Sentence For Sexually Assaulting A Child
Prosecutors say Mark Salerno, 42, of Scituate, sexually assaulted a girl under 14 several times in 2021.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Portsmouth, RI|News|
Here Are The Odds Of Hitting A Deer In Rhode Island In 2024
Most animal-involved crashes occur in the fall. A 2024 State Farm analysis shares the odds of drivers hitting a deer in Rhode Island.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
