Portsmouth, RI|News|
Portsmouth Fire Crews Working Active Hazmat Situation
Fire officials say there is no immediate threat to the public, but ask people to avoid the area until the situation is mitigated.
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|
RI Gov. McKee Publicly Supports Biden Staying In The Presidential Race
"I'm seeing a number of Democrats weak in the knees right now. This is not the time to do that," Gov. Dan McKee tells reporters Thursday.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Coventry, RI|News|
4 Children Hospitalized After Eating CBD Gummies At Coventry Camp
Fire officials say one teen brought the gummies to Camp Westwood YMCA and gave them to three other campers.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
Huge Honor For Local Nurses; Girl Scout Builds Bat Houses: PM Patch RI
Also: Some relief from the heat and thunderstorms this weekend; more blue-green algae blooms; what to know about the full buck moon.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Is July’s Full Buck Moon Part Of Supermoon Parade: What To Know In RI
The July full moon is known as the buck moon because it occurs at the same time of year when new antlers emerge from a male deer’s forehead.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
Newport Hospital Achieves Highest Nursing Honor For 5th Straight Time
Magnet recognition is considered the gold standard for nursing excellence. Less than 10 percent of U.S. hospitals achieve it.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Wakefield Girl Scout Builds 6 Bat Houses For Gold Award
Wakefield's Caroline McGlynn earns the highest honor in girl scouting while helping keep bats safe and out of people's homes.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Some Relief From Heat And Thunderstorms: RI Weekend Weather Forecast
Here's a look at the weekend weather, forecast for Rhode Island, as reported by AccuWeather.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Smithfield, RI|News|
Toxic Blue-Green Algae Blooms At Little Beach In Smithfield
RI Department of Health officials say people shouldn't drink water or eat fish from the reservoir. Avoid fishing, boating, and kayaking.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Town Of Narragansett: Road Fog Sealing Postponed
See the latest announcement from the Town of Narragansett.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
North Kingstown, RI|News|
4-Year-Old Left Behind On School Bus: PM Patch RI
Also: Fire displaces 8 people; early fall weather outlook; teacher spotlights; Rhode Island State Police hiring; meteor shower coming.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Coventry, RI|News|
The Year's Best Meteor Shower Is Underway In RI: How To See It
The Perseid meteor shower is a prolific shooting star show, with 50 to 100 meteors per hour visible during the peak.
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
Cranston|News|
Teacher Spotlight: Stefanie Pera Makes A Difference In Cranston
Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Rhode Island State Police Holding A Hiring Open House
Potential candidates can speak with troopers from a variety of different specialty units and learn more about a career with RI State Police.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Portsmouth, RI|News|
Town Of Portsmouth Hiring Police Officers
See the latest announcement from the Town of Portsmouth.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
Fire At Duplex In Warren Displaces 5 Children, 3 Adults
Warren fire officials say they found heavy flames billowing from the back of the home on Coomer Street.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
North Kingstown, RI|News|
4-Year-Old Unintentionally Left On North Kingstown School Bus: Police
North Kingstown police say the child was unintentionally left on the bus and was taken to the bus yard on Fairway Drive.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
Roger Williams University: RWU Alumni Honored In PBN's 2024 40 Under Forty Awards
The awardees are celebrated for their significant professional achievements and their active involvement in and contributions to their c ...
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Early Fall Outlook: When RI Residents Can Expect Break From Heat
Above-average temperatures are expected from the Great Basin and Southwest, all the way to Rhode Island and the rest of the East Coast.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
