Cranston|News|
Bat Found At Roger Williams Park Tests Positive For Rabies
State health officials say a park patron discovered the bat last near the park's carousel and Japanese Garden.
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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Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
Roger Williams University Unity Mural Comes Together To Honor School Community
Graphic Design Communication students spearhead the creation of a mural aiming to unite student body and celebrate campus diversity.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
Newport Woman, Middletown Man Win $50K on RI Lottery's 50th Birthday
Another $50,000-winning ticket was also purchased in Coventry and remains unclaimed, according to Rhode Island Lottery officials.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
New Social Security COLA Info; Beaches Opening; More: 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
Newport, RI|News|
Learn How To Run For Office In Newport With Candidate Info Sessions
The Newport Canvassing Office will host a series of informational sessions next month for all those curious about how to run in November.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
'Hop-On Hop-Off' Bus Service Returning To Newport For Summer 2024
The free service offers transportation around Newport to tourist spots and beaches, including the Newport Mansions and the Cliff Walk.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Portsmouth, RI|News|
Gov. McKee Nominates 1st Administrator of the RI Cannabis Office
Michelle Reddish currently serves as the chief operating officer at the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority and will move to Rhode Island.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
A Beautiful Weekend, But A Damper Memorial Day: RI Weekend Weather
Here's a look at the weekend weather, forecast for Rhode Island, as reported by AccuWeather.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
Roger Williams University Invests In Dynamic, Renovated And Modernized Academic Spaces On Bristol Campus
With funding from the university, donor gifts, and federal earmarks, students from diverse academic disciplines will benefit from new cl ...
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Drug Overdoses Down; Dozens Of Stolen Goods Recovered: PM Patch RI
Also: Bristol buys tons of land for hiking, recreation from Brown University; convicted sex offender who was deported arrested again; more.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
South Kingstown Police Launch Campaign To Promote A Safe Summer
South Kingstown police say #SafeSummerSK will encompass enforcement and education efforts around bicycles, motorcycles and pedestrians.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
Roger Williams University: Business Insights From Greece: MBA Graduates Share Lessons From International Crisis Management Program
MBA students present their findings on improving crisis management procedures for Athens-based companies as part of RWU.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Social Security COLA 2025: What Rhode Island Residents Can Expect
Cost of living adjustments for Rhode Islanders on Social Security may not be enough to keep pace with inflation, according to advocates.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
Bristol Buys 120 Acres Of Land From Brown University
Town officials say the land will be open for use by the public for hiking, horseback riding, and other recreational activities.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
3 DUI Charges Stem From Crashes; Assault: Cranston Police Arrest Log
The following people were arrested by Cranston police between April 27 and May 1.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
Roger Williams University Graduates Encouraged To ‘Be Fearless' And To Always ‘Seek Knowledge'
Shabana Basij-Rasikh, co-founder of the School of Leadership Afghanistan, delivers Commencement address to RWU's 1,249 graduates. BRISTO ...
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
A Warmer Week And A Potentially Strong Thunderstorm: RI Weekly Weather
Here's a look at this week's weather forecast for Rhode Island, as reported by AccuWeather.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Barrington, RI|News|
Barrington Police Recover Items Stolen In Car Break-Ins
Barrington police say recovered items included sunglasses, gift cards, wallets, a phone, headphones, and an iPod.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
Newport Man Charged With Failing To Register As A Sex Offender
Prosecutors say Nelson Yocute, a Guatemalan national, has lived in Newport for the last nine years, even though he was deported in 2014.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Drug Overdose Rates Down In Rhode Island, CDC Says In Report
In Rhode Island, 421 people died of overdose deaths in 2023, compared to 454 in 2022.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
