Portsmouth, RI|News|
St. John's Lodge Food Bank of Portsmouth Changes Its Name
Food pantry President Anne Crittenden says the new name more closely reflects the mission and service area of the organization.
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|
3 Domestic Assaults; Shoplifting; More: Cranston Police Arrest Log
The following people were arrested by Cranston police between Sept. 9 and Sept. 12.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Woonsocket, RI|News|
CVS To Lay Off 632 People Who Report To Headquarters In RI: Reports
Of the layoffs, at least 70 were Rhode Island residents, while more than 70 lived in Massachusetts.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Sunny, But Crisp Days Of Fall Coming: RI Weekly Weather Forecast
Here's a look at this week's weather forecast for Rhode Island, as reported by AccuWeather.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Coventry, RI|News|
Phone Scammer Posing As Coventry Officer: Police
Coventry police say the scammer set up a voicemail that may appear legitimate to those who attempt to call the number back.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Town Of Narragansett: Foddering Farm Causeway Public Workshop Scheduled
See the latest announcement from the Town of Narragansett.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Where To Pick Pumpkins In Narragansett And South Kingstown This Fall
Whether you plan to carve a jack-o’-lantern or add some festive flair to your stoop, there are plenty of places to pick up a pumpkin.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Where To Pick Pumpkins In Cranston This Fall
Whether you plan to carve a jack-o’-lantern or add some festive flair to your stoop, there are plenty of places to pick up a pumpkin.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Coventry, RI|News|
Where To Pick Pumpkins In Coventry This Fall
Whether you plan to carve a jack-o’-lantern or add some festive flair to your stoop, there are plenty of places to pick up a pumpkin.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Providence, RI|News|
2 RI Breweries Compete in Great American Beer Festival
The festival is the nation’s largest for professional brewers and hands out some of the industry’s most sought-after accolades.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
The State's Richest Man; Public School Rankings: 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|
How Safe Are RI Neighborhoods? Here’s What New FBI Crime Data Shows
A pair of FBI crime reports show that violent crime is continuing to decrease nationwide, but Rhode Island's rate increased.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Coventry, RI|News|
Woman Caught With 77 Grams Of Cocaine: Coventry Police
Coventry police say Joann Falconer, 45, of West Warwick, was caught with the cocaine during a traffic stop last month.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
DEA Drug Take-Back Day 2024: Where To Go In Bristol
Bristol residents can drop off tablets, pills, capsules, patches and other solid forms of prescription drugs, along with vaping devices.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
2 More RI Residents Test Positive For West Nile Virus
State officials say one case involved a Newport County resident in their 60s, while the other was a Providence County resident in their 50s.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Here Is RI's Richest Billionaire: PM Patch RI
Also: 14 dogs displaced by Hurricane Helene sent to RI; massive solar flares could bring Northern Lights within sight; weekend weather.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
3 Leaf-Peeping Road Trips In Rhode Island: When Foliage Peaks
According to an interactive fall foliage map, the leaves in Rhode Island should be popping next week.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Comfortable Temperatures, Maybe A Little Rain: RI Weekend Weather
Here's a look at the weekend weather, forecast for Rhode Island, as reported by AccuWeather.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
Roger Williams University: New Public Relations Lab Is Hub For Experiential Learning
Unveiled on Sept. 25, the new space offers students resources to work with clients, collaborate on interdisciplinary projects, and more.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Middletown, RI|News|
14 Dogs Sent To RI Shelter From SC After Hurricane Helene
"The devastation from Hurricane Helene has hit the Aiken County Animal Shelter especially hard," Potter League CEO Brad Sheart says.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
