Portsmouth, RI|News|
Town Of Portsmouth: Narragansett Electric Company Public Hearing Notice
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
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Cranston|News|
RI Receives $600K Federal Grant To Help Prevent Adult Falls
According to RIDOH, more than one out of four older adults fall each year, and falling once doubles their chances of falling again.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Comfortable Temperatures, Slight Chance Of Rain: 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|
This RI Restaurant Is Among America's Top 50, NYT Ranking Says
Of the 50 restaurants highlighted by the Times, 32 are newly opened.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Doctor Accused of Sexually Assaulting Elderly Patient: PM Patch RI
Also: 2 fathers charged after fight at high school game; stink bugs making their way into homes; a new playground built in Cranston; more.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
East Providence, RI|News|
Ex-RI Pediatrician Accused of Sexually Assaulting Nursing Home Patient
On Tuesday, Anthony Alario, 73, of Pawtucket, was indicted and charged with first-degree sexual assault and second-degree sexual assault.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Coventry, RI|News|
Coventry Police Hosting 'Coffee With A Cop' Event
Here's when and where you can grab a cup of coffee with your local police officers.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
RI October Skygazing Guide: 3 Meteor Showers, 3rd Of 4 Supermoons
Although the peaks of the shooting star shows are still a few days or weeks away, meteors can blaze across the sky at any time.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
Food For Thought: Roger Williams University Summer Camp Highlights Science Of Cooking
Science never tasted so good. That’s according to high school students who attended Roger Williams University’s Food Science Camp.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Rhode Islanders Can Order Free COVID Tests Again. How To Get Yours
Updated rapid tests are expected to be able to detect newer variants just as a new COVID variant arrives in Rhode Island.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Stink Bugs Among 5 Insects Crawling Into RI Houses Right Now
These invasive bugs, which likely hitched a ride to the United States in a shipping container, have spread to 47 states, including RI.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
New Playground At Cranston's Edgewood Highland Elementary School Opens
"I look forward to watching our children thrive in this wonderful space," Cranston Mayor Ken Hopkins says.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
South Kingstown Town Council Candidate Forum Approaching
See the latest announcement from the Town of South Kingstown.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Human Skeletal Remains Discovered May Be 100 Years Old: PM Patch RI
Also: 2 RI colleges among top 200 in the U.S.; see what winter 2024-25 will be like; person almost hit by car at Greek Festival; more.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Person Almost Hit By Car At Greek Festival: Cranston Police Arrest Log
The following people were arrested by Cranston police between Sept. 6 and Sept. 9.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Barrington, RI|News|
Human Remains Found In Barrington At Least 75 Years Old: Report
The location the bones were found was consistent with a burial site, but more archaeological confirmation is needed.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Here's What Forecasters Are Saying About Winter 2024-25 In RI
See how winter temperatures and precipitation are expected to shape up in Rhode Island in 2024-25.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Town Of Narragansett: How To Get A RIPTA ID This Fall
See the latest announcement from the Town of Narragansett.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Tiverton-Little Compton, RI|News|
Route 77 In Tiverton Closing For Weekend For Culvert Replacement
RIDOT may have temporary single-lane alternating traffic patterns at the culvert leading up to the closure and for two weeks after it.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
North Providence, RI|News|
North Providence Man Produced 10 Videos Of Child Pornography: Feds
Prosecutors say Larry Albino, 50, of North Providence, filmed child pornography in his home, leading to his arrest last week.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
