North Kingstown, RI|News|
Black Bear Hit By Car; Hooters Closes; A House Fire: 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
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
Posting Activity
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Police Officer, 2 Firefighters Injured In Crashes: PM Patch RI
Also: Pet adoptions at half-off; state Rep. launches re-election bid; repairs to pier in Newport coming; the weekend weather forecast.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Middletown, RI|News|
Potter League Holding Dog Adoption Special In Middletown
Prospective pet parents can find their perfect furry companion at half-off the adoption fee.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
South Kingstown Police Officer, 2 Others Injured In Crash
South Kingstown Police Chief Matthew Moynihan says the officer was responding to an emergency call when his cruiser was struck by a car.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
Repairs Coming To Elm Street Pier In Newport In Time For Summer: City
The Elm Street pier in Newport sustained significant damage because of winter storms in December and January.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
A Mix Of Rain, Sun, And Maybe A Thunderstorm: RI Weekend Weather
Here's a look at the weekend weather, forecast for Rhode Island, as reported by AccuWeather.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Coventry, RI|News|
2 Coventry Firefighters Injured In Crash, Police Looking For Suspect
As the firefighters got out of their truck to respond to an emergency, a minivan slammed into the side of the fire engine, injuring two.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Portsmouth, RI|News|
Portsmouth State Rep. Terri Cortvriend Launches Re-Election Bid
"I have worked hard to address the diverse needs and concerns of our community," Rep. Terri Cortvriend says in her re-election announcement.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Town Of South Kingstown: Rose Hill Regional Transfer Station Closing For Juneteenth
See the latest announcement from the Town of South Kingstown.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Ex-Pediatrician Sentenced For Molesting Child: PM Patch RI
Also: 1 dead in motorcycle crash; restaurant closes due to Washington Bridge closure; Cranston voters pass $40 million school bond; more.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Barrington, RI|News|
Ex-Pediatrician With Practices In RI, MA Sentenced For Molesting Child
David Healey, 52, of Barrington, was a licensed doctor who practiced medicine in North Providence and Worcester, Massachusetts.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Domestic Assault On An Elderly Person: Cranston Police Arrest Log
The following people were arrested by Cranston police between May 17 and May 23.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
4th Of July 2024 Fireworks Laws: What’s Legal In Rhode Island?
Fireworks have been deregulated in many states in the past two decades, but Rhode Island has some laws you need to be aware of.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
Newport Attractions Offering Free Entry For Hospitality Workers
If you live in Newport County or work in the hospitality industry, you have some options this weekend for free fun.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Tiverton-Little Compton, RI|News|
MA Man Dead After Motorcycle Crash In Tiverton
Tiverton police say the motorcyclist lost control on Route 24 northbound before leaving the right lane and crashing.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Providence, RI|News|
Noodles 102 In Providence Closing Due To Washington Bridge Closure
"Noodles is more than just a restaurant — it has been home for so many over the years," owners Mustafa and Lisa Kuscu say.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
East Providence, RI|News|
East Providence Educator Shouts Out Elementary School Graduates
Patch and T-Mobile have teamed up to recognize our community's outstanding 2024 graduates.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
North Kingstown, RI|News|
Black Bear Hit By Car, Dies; House Fire Leaves 1 Dead: PM Patch RI
Also: Local police honor guard presents colors at Red Sox game; boat fire spreads to two homes; Cranston school bond question on the ballot.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Tiverton-Little Compton, RI|News|
3 Tiverton Students Among Top 10 In Graduating Class At Bishop Stang
See the students from Tiverton who made the list for Bishop Stang's top 10 graduating seniors and the college they will go to.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
North Kingstown, RI|News|
Black Bear Dies After Being Hit By Car In North Kingstown: Report
As farms in Rhode Island were abandoned, forests began to grow back, allowing the black bear population to regenerate in recent decades.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
