Coventry, RI|News|
Total Solar Eclipse: How Much We'll See In Coventry, When To See It
Coventry is not a community living in the path of totality. But we won't miss out on the celestial sensation, either.
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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Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Town Of South Kingstown: $150 million School Bond Referendum Ballot Question Info
On Tuesday, May 7th voters will be asked to approve a $150 million School Bond Referendum to construct and equip a new high school.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Coventry, RI|News|
Convicted Child Rapist Sentenced For Stealing RI Casino Rewards Cards
Prosecutors say Richard Gardner, 57, stole casino rewards, including free spins and other rewards with a value of nearly $2,500.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
A Local James Beard Award Nomineed; Top 5 Safest Towns: 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
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Applications Open For South Kingstown Firefighter Scholarships
The six scholarships will range from $1,000 to $2,500. Any student applying must be a graduating senior or a South Kingstown firefighter.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Earthquake Rattles RI After Magnitude 4.7 Temblor In NJ
"It happened at the same time a large gust of wind hit my windows, so it almost felt like my apartment was a hammock," one RI resident says.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Town Of South Kingstown: The South Kingstown School Building Committee Hosing 2 Community Forums
See the latest announcement from the Town of South Kingstown.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
New Restaurant Opens In Narragansett With European Coastal Cuisine
Celeste, a coastal European concept, replaces TRIO Kitchen + Bar at 15 Kingstown Road, which served residents and visitors for 15 years.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
Southern Portion Of Newport Cliff Walk Closed For Repairs
Newport city officials say the decision was made out of an abundance of caution following the discovery of a sinkhole by a resident.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Coventry, RI|News|
Owners Of Johnson's Pond In Coventry Ordered To Stop Altering Dam
Town officials argue Soscia Holding's actions are "essentially breaching the dam" at Johnson's Pond in Coventry.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
Roger Williams Students Design And Construct New Gatehouse For Bristol Town Beach
Just in time for summer, a newly designed checkpoint station will greet beachgoers at Bristol Town Beach.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
RI Crash Deaths Spike 38.5% From 2022 To 2023: PM Patch RI
Also: PC Friar star entering NBA draft; sex offender sentenced for having thousands of pictures and videos with child porn in them; more.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
RI Crash Deaths Rise Amid Nationwide Decline, Federal Data Shows
New estimates from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show crash deaths fell nationwide. Here’s what happened in RI.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Portsmouth, RI|News|
Town Of Portsmouth: Department Of Public Works Hiring
The Town of Portsmouth is accepting applications for an Operator 2nd Class in the Department of Public Works.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Woonsocket, RI|News|
Woonsocket Man Sentenced For Having Thousands Of Child Porn Pictures
Matthew Hathaway, 26, of Woonsocket, was already a registered sex offender when he was arrested in March 2023.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
1 RI Restaurant Nominated For 2024 James Beard Awards
The James Beard Awards recognize exceptional talent in the culinary and food media industries and are often called the Oscars of culinary.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Solar Eclipse Weather Forecast For Rhode Island: Will It Be Clear?
In Rhode Island, the moon will shroud about 91 percent of the sun at the peak of the eclipse, according to a searchable NASA map.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Providence, RI|News|
Providence Making Changes Aimed At Reducing Washington Bridge Traffic
One major change is relocating the bike path along South Water Street to the raised sidewalk. This will add two additional car lanes.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
Roger Williams University: With Prestigious Advertising Program, Marketing Major Gets Hands-On Industry Experience
Senior Tania Acosta spends five days in New York learning from industry leaders.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
Rankings Of Safest Towns In Rhode Island Released: PM Patch RI
Also: Man admits he brought teen girl from PA to RI for sex acts; Powerball jackpot nears $1 billion; ice cream with salmonella recalled.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
