Tiverton-Little Compton, RI|News|
Little Compton Fire Department: Probationary Firefighters Sworn In
See the latest announcement from the Little Compton Fire Department.
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 Decaying Dogs Found In Home: PM Patch RI
Also: Former URI student nominated for Emmy; local hospital named among best for rehab; RI cop accused of urinating on concertgoer; more.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Updated COVID Vaccine Approved: What To Know, How To Get One In RI
The vaccines, which will be available soon, are designed to target recent COVID strains that have contributed to a summer surge nationwide.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
6 Of 7 Planets Visible In Pre-Dawn Sky: How To See Them In RI
Take a peek at the pre-dawn skies over Rhode Island through early September, and you’ll be able to see six planets, weather permitting.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Former URI Student Nominated For Emmy For Costume Work
Denise Andres, who works as the show's costumer supervisor, found out she was nominated after handling a disaster on set.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
Newport Hospital Tops List Of Best Rehab Hospitals In RI
Hospitals were ranked for care of patients recovering from events such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, and severe burns.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
North Kingstown, RI|News|
Toxic Blue-Green Algae Found In Pond In North Kingstown
State officials say people shouldn't drink water or eat fish from the pond. Avoid fishing, boating, and kayaking.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Portsmouth, RI|News|
Toxic Blue-Green Algae Found In Portsmouth Pond
State officials say people shouldn't drink water or eat fish from the pond. Avoid fishing, boating, and kayaking.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Coventry, RI|News|
Apple Juice Recalled For Elevated Arsenic Levels: PM Patch RI
Also: Man sentenced for molesting child several times; Stop & Shop ending tobacco sales; toxic algae blooms at local pond; more.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Coventry, RI|News|
RI Walmart Stores Recall Apple Juice For Elevated Arsenic Levels
The juice is being recalled because the "product contains inorganic arsenic above action level set in industry guidance."
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
A Cloudy, Rainy Week With Some Thunderstorms: RI Weekly Weather
Here's a look at this week's weather forecast for Rhode Island, as reported by AccuWeather.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Coventry, RI|News|
Teacher Spotlight: Louis Marshall Recognized In Coventry
Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Providence, RI|News|
Providence Man Sentenced For Molesting A Child Several Times
Richard Hernandez Fernandez, 23, admits to sexually assaulting a girl under the age of 14 numerous times between 2016 and 2018.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Stop & Shop Ending The Sale Of Tobacco Products In Rhode Island
Stop & Shop said Monday it was ceasing the sale of cigarettes and other tobacco products, including at its 27 Rhode Island stores.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Severe Storms, 70 MPH Winds, Flash Flood Risk For RI On Monday
Slow-moving storms could pop up throughout the afternoon with the chance of drenching rain, quarter-size hail and winds up to 70 mph.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Toxic Blue-Green Algae Blooms At Worden Pond In South Kingstown
RI Department of Health officials say people shouldn't drink water or eat fish from the pond. Avoid fishing, boating, and kayaking.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
Hotel Reopens 2 Years After Massive Fire: PM Patch RI
Also: Three DUI arrests in one day; 1 RI hospital named among best in nation; car break-ins, thefts on the rise; more.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Coventry, RI|News|
Elderly Woman Kidnapped; Beaches Reopen: 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
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Town Of Narragansett: Ordinance Amendment
See the latest announcement from the Town of Narragansett.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
Wayfinder Hotel In Newport Sees Full Reopen 2 Years After Massive Fire
The Wayfinder in Newport was destroyed in a fire two years ago that led to the hotel needing a rebuild.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
