Cranston|News|
RI Awards Grants For Children To Get Free Swimming Lessons
Ten organizations in Cranston, Pawtucket, Providence, and East Providence were awarded grants to provide free swimming lessons for kids.
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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Coventry, RI|News|
Sexual Assault; Cyberstalking; More: Coventry Police Arrest Log
The following people were arrested by Coventry police between Aug. 3 and Aug. 8.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Town Of South Kingstown: Join The Oliver Watson Property Conversation
Community members and stakeholders and welcome to attend a presentation about the future use of the Oliver Watson Property.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
A Rainy Start And A Pleasant End: 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|
80-Year-Old Coventry Woman Kidnapped, Man Arrested: Police
Coventry police say Steven Henning, 54, kidnapped an 80-year-old woman and brought her to Smithfield. The victim is in the hospital.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
4 People Escape House Fire In Bristol
Bristol fire crews respond to a home on Hydraulion Avenue around 7:30 p.m. after receiving reports of a propane explosion on the back deck.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Portsmouth, RI|News|
Town Of Portsmouth: End Of Summer Events
See the latest announcement from the Town of Portsmouth.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
RI's 1st Human Case Of West Nile Virus In 2024 Confirmed
The DEM encouraged Rhode Islanders to take preventive action to reduce mosquito exposure. See some tips to stay safe.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
East Providence, RI|News|
RI Sues 13 Companies Over Washington Bridge Failures
The lawsuit argues there were failures over several years to bring bridge issues to the RI Department of Transportation's attention.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Winter Forecast; Scammers Pose As Court Officials: 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
Across Rhode Island, RI|News|
RI Camp Counselor Charged With Possessing Child Pornography
State police say Ryan Minasian, 19, of Pawtucket, was arrested Wednesday after police searched his home and found child pornography.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Rabid Bobcat Attacks Family Dog: PM Patch RI
Also: man sentenced for producing child porn of 7-year-old girl in his car; RI man wanted out of NC arrested; weekend weather; a supermoon.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
East Providence, RI|News|
RI Man Wanted Out Of NC Arrested In East Providence
East Providence police say London Clyde, 45, of providence, was wanted on a felony assault charge out of North Carolina.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Cranston Man Sentenced For Producing Child Porn Of 7-Year-Old Girl
Gregory Phillips, 42, admits he molested a young girl left in his care numerous times and produced dozens of child porn pictures of her.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
North Kingstown, RI|News|
North Kingstown Police Warn Of Scammers Posing As Town Clerk
Police say legitimate emails from town officials will only come from addresses that end with "@northkingstownri.gov."
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Low 80s With A Mix Of Sun And 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
Providence, RI|News|
Providence Man Gets 14-Year Sentence For Shooting Teen Store Clerk
Prosecutors say Emmanuel Narcisse, 21, shot an 18-year-old store clerk in the leg at GI Joe's Convenience Store in Providence.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
A Rare Blue Supermoon Is Coming: What To Know In RI
See if the weather will cooperate in Rhode Island to see the blue supermoon.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
RI Corrections Deputy Chief Facing Child Porn Charges: PM Patch RI
Also: COVID levels high in Rhode Island wastewater; teen reported missing; winter temperature, snowfall predictions; new trade scholarships.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Town Of South Kingstown: Ageless Pilates Taking A Break Until Fall
See the latest announcement from the Town of South Kingstown.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff