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.
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Associate Professor of Engineering Lillian Jeznach spoke about her research on microplastic contaminants in Narragansett Bay.
South Kingstown police said one of the three men facing DUI charges struck a building with his car.
North Kingstown police offer tips to prevent car break-ins and thefts.
RIDOH officials said they will continue to monitor and review beach water quality regularly to ensure safe bathing throughout summer.
These hospitals are widely recognized for their clinical excellence, commitment to patient safety, innovative initiatives, and more.
See the latest announcement from the Town of Narragansett.
Prosecutors say Jahcolin Rodrigues, 23, shot and killed the victim, believing he was a member of the Bucket West street gang.
Here's a look at the weekend weather, forecast for Rhode Island, as reported by AccuWeather.
Also: Armed robbery suspect at-large; high bacteria levels close 4 beaches; man sentenced for molesting two children; weekend road closures.
The Rhode Island Department of Housing and RIHousing created a housing survey to learn about Rhode Islanders housing needs.
Anyone with information is asked to call Det. Ron Riley at 401-952-4629, or Det. Matthew Pine at 401-658-6277.
People who have an allergy or sensitivity to wheat may experience serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they drink the milk.
Steven Heilborn says he is going to use his lottery winnings to help people in need in Africa and West Virginia.
Beaches in Portsmouth, Coventry, Warren, and Scituate close to swimming due to high bacteria counts.
Prosecutors say the child molestation victims of James Jones, 76, of Foster, were both girls under age 14.
The following people were arrested by Cranston police between Aug. 5 and Aug. 7.
This work is part of the $85 million Cranston Canyon project, which is addressing deteriorated bridges along the western end of Route 37.
See the latest announcement from the Town of South Kingstown.
Also: Free swimming lesson programs for kids funded with grants; elderly woman kidnapped; this week's weather forecast; a sexual assault.
Community members and stakeholders and welcome to attend a presentation about the future use of the South Road Elementary School site.