Portsmouth, RI|News|
Coastal Biking Without Cars; Fall Foliage Forecast; More: PM Patch RI
Also: Former Navy officer admits he stole, sold military gear; Ramp to I-295 closing this weekend; weekend weather forecast; more.
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|
Sakonnet Coastal Bike & Stroll Returning For 2nd Year This Month
The event brings an uncommon opportunity to bike, walk and run along scenic Park Avenue and The Hummocks in Portsmouth without cars around.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Town Of South Kingstown: Gansett Days Recycling Event Info
See the latest announcement from the Town of South Kingstown.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
5 Parks Being Sprayed For Mosquitos In South Kingstown
Spraying is not 100 percent effective in eliminating all mosquitoes, or the chances of being bitten, in the treated areas. Take precautions.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Ramp From Route 37 To I-295 In Cranston Closing This Weekend
This work is part of the $85 million Cranston Canyon project, which is addressing deteriorated bridges along the western end of Route 37.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Comfortable Temperatures; Possible Rain: RI Weekend Weather Forecast
Here's a look at the weekend weather, forecast for Rhode Island, as reported by AccuWeather.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Fall Color Guide 2024: When Leaves Will Peak In Rhode Island
In Rhode Island, residents and out-of-town leaf peepers should have their trip planned by early October to catch the best fall colors.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Coventry, RI|News|
Kidnapping; Animal Cruelty; Assaults: Coventry Police Arrest Log
The following people were arrested by Coventry police between Aug. 15 and Aug. 23.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
Former Navy Officer Admits To Stealing, Selling Miltary Gear
Federal prosecutors in RI say Richard Allen, 52, of Citrus Heights, California, stole and sold gear worth hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
Watch Out For Phone Scammers Posing As Newport Police Officers
Newport police say the scammers tell their victims they are being subpoenaed in order to steal people's information.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Town Of South Kingstown: Important EEE Prevention Info
See the latest announcement from the Town of South Kingstown.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Cranston Man Who Shot At Wife, Officers Found Dead After Stand-Off: PD
Cranston police say the hours-long stand-off ended after crisis negotiations failed, and officers found Neil Douglas, 69, dead.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
RI Native, Celtics Coach Brings NBA Title Trophy To Town: PM Patch RI
Also: Cranston man sentenced for child pornography charges a fifth time; woman wins $250,000 on lottery ticket; new firefighters; more.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
Roger Williams University: Capital Gains: RWU Students Forge Powerful Connections With Foreign Policy Leaders
Thanks to alumna Kristina Biyad '16, five RWU students attended the Foreign Policy Summit in Washington, D.C.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Coventry, RI|News|
West Greenwich Woman Wins $250K On Lottery Ticket Bought In Coventry
The woman plans to invest the winnings into her business, Rhode Island Lottery officials say.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Johnston, RI|News|
RI Native, Celtics Coach Joe Mazzulla Brings NBA Trophy To State House
Johnston native Joe Mazzulla says he has been able to redevelop local relationships since becoming the Boston Celtics head coach in 2022.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Portsmouth, RI|News|
Town Of Portsmouth: State Mosquito Findings
See the latest announcement from the Town of Portsmouth.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Portsmouth, RI|News|
MA Man Charged With Soliciting Child For Sex In Portsmouth
Portsmouth police say John Magee, 28, of Wareham, Massachusetts, tried to engage in sex acts with a girl and offered her marijuana.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Cranston Man Sentenced For Child Pornography Charges A 5th Time
Patrick M. O'Donnell, 63, of Cranston, was arrested on a child pornography charge a month after being released from prison in June 2023.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
Roger Williams University: Convocation Ceremony Celebrates Class Of 2028 And Transfer Students
RWU community welcomes 925 new first-year students and 85 new transfer students; university leaders encourage them to dive in hands-on.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
