Cranston|News|
Toxic Blue-Green Algae Blooms At Blackamore Pond In Cranston
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
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|
Man Receives Double Life Sentence For Murder: PM Patch RI
Also: RI hiker rescued in NH; beach closures for high bacteria levels, while others reopen; DUI with a child passenger; more.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Kingston's Camp Beach In South Kingstown Reopens For Swimming
State health officials say bacteria levels returned to safe levels at Kingston's Camp.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
2 More RI Beaches Close To Swimming Due To High Bacteria Counts
Beaches in Newport and South Kingstown close to swimming due to high bacteria counts.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
BankNewport Donates $20K For Soccer Program For Underserved Children
The program offers free academic tutoring, mentoring, and soccer training to middle and high school students from diverse backgrounds.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Portsmouth, RI|News|
6 RI Beaches Close To Swimming Due To High Bacteria Levels
Beaches in Warwick, Bristol, Warren, and Portsmouth close to swimming due to high bacteria counts.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
DUI With A Child Passenger; Fentanyl, Cocaine Charges: Cranston PD Log
The following people were arrested by Cranston police between July 13 and July 16.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Coventry, RI|News|
Assault On A Person Over 60; DUI; More: Coventry Police Arrest Log
The following people were arrested by Coventry police between July 18 and July 21.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Providence, RI|News|
Providence Man Gets Life Sentence For Murder Outside Nightclub
Prosecutors prove Robert Komhlan, 38, of Providence, shot and killed Angelo Gomez outside Wonderland Gentleman’s Club.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Measles Cases On The Rise Across The U.S.: What To Know In RI
Centers for Disease Control data shows 188 cases in 27 jurisdictions, with seven states reporting their first measles cases of 2024 in July.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
Bristol Solar Array With More Than 20K Panels Opens At Former Landfill
The solar array on Minturn Farm Road provides enough power for more than 700 homes, Bristol town officials say.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Camp Hoffman Beach In South Kingstown Reopens For Swimming
The South Kingstown beach had closed for swimming Thursday over its bacteria levels in the water.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
North Kingstown, RI|News|
4 Stores Fall Victim To 'Smash And Grabs' In 1 Night: PM Patch RI
Also: 63-year-old man hit by car, dies; thunderstorms possible four of the next five days; two meteor showers this week; more.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Delta Aquariids, Alpha Capricornids Share Peak: When To Look Up In RI
The sky is expected to be alive this week as two meteor showers peak, but will the cloud cover cooperate in Rhode Island?
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Domestic Assault; A DUI; Drug Charges: Cranston Police Arrest Log
The following people were arrested by Cranston police between July 9 and July 12.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Coventry, RI|News|
Child Molestation; Failure To Report A Death: Coventry Police Log
The following people were arrested by Coventry police between July 11 and July 18.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
Teacher Spotlight: Valencia Friend Makes A Difference In Newport
Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Coventry, RI|News|
Teacher Spotlight: Emily Muzzy Makes A Difference 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
North Kingstown, RI|News|
4 North Kingstown Stores Broken Into In 'Smash And Grabs'
North Kingstown police say a cash register was stolen from the Five Below on Gate Road.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Coventry, RI|News|
Coventry Man Dies After Being Hit By Car
Police say the victim, a 63-year-old Coventry man, was ruled dead at the scene of the crash.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
