Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
Empowering Tomorrow's Innovators: RWU Celebrates Women In STEM Week
Panel of experts, featuring RWU professors and an alumna, share their advice and experiences as women working in STEM fields.
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|
Unemployment Rate Rises In RI As National Rate Remains Low: Feds
The national unemployment rate increased to 3.9 percent, federal data released Friday showed. Here's what happened in Rhode Island.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Middletown, RI|News|
Police Find Body Of Middletown Teen Boy Reported Missing
Police say they found the body of Owen Cameron, 17, of Middletown, around 11:15 a.m. Wednesday in the woods near Newport State Airport.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Portsmouth, RI|News|
Portsmouth Looking To Hire New Police Officers
Want to be a police officer in Portsmouth? See what the requirements are and how to apply.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
Roger Williams University: Afghan Women's Rights Leader, Shabana Basij-Rasikh, To Deliver Roger Williams University Commencement Address
This year's RWU Commencement exercises will celebrate leaders across diverse fields, from education and women's rights, law and more.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Coventry, RI|News|
Child Molestation; Felony Assault; Shoplifting: Coventry Police Log
The following people were arrested by Coventry police between March 7 and March 11.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
After Baltimore Bridge Collapse, A Question: How Safe Are RI Bridges?
A federal Transportation Department report shows 120 of Rhode Island's 782 bridges are in poor condition.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
Man Who Drowned In River Identified; Butler Arrest: PM Patch RI
Also: These RI counties are shrinking; teen facing murder charge; judge dismissed Johnson's Pond lawsuit; woman accused of child abuse.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
Newport Man's Body Identified In River Drowning In East Providence
Police say someone walking on the East Bay Bike Path discovered the 44-year-old man's body along the shoreline of the Providence River.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Pawtucket, RI|News|
RI Woman Accused Of Abusing Child, Kicking Officers During Arrest
Prosecutors say Yaritza Acevedo, 35, of Pawtucket abused a child in 2023 and assaulted police officers during the arrest.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Town Of South Kingstown: Public Hearing For Traffic, Vehicle Amendments
The Town Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, April 8, 2024 at 7:30pm in the Council Chambers at Town Hall.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Foxborough, MA|News|
Patriots Super Bowl Star Malcolm Butler Charged With Drunken Driving
North Providence police say former Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler was intoxicated and blocking a lane on Mineral Spring Avenue.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
North Providence, RI|News|
Patriots Super Bowl Star Malcolm Butler Charged With Drunken Driving
North Providence police say former Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler was intoxicated and blocking a lane on Mineral Spring Avenue.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Coventry, RI|News|
Judge Dismisses Coventry Pond Owner's Lawsuit Over New State Law
Dam owner Soscia Holdings says they will appeal the case's dismissal, following the state setting regulations for changing water levels.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Total Solar Eclipse Weather, When To See Meteors: RI April Skywatching
The Lyrid meteor shower, Eta Aquariid meteor shower, and the full pink moon, comet are celestial treats Rhode Islanders may get to catch.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
5 People, 1 Dog Displaced By House Fire; EMS Grants: PM Patch RI
Also: Man sentenced for molesting girl under age 14; RI allergy forecast; when to see the solar eclipse in the Ocean State; a missing teen.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Providence, RI|News|
9 RI Cities, Towns Awarded Grants For Public Safety Building Projects
The awards are part of a matching grant program that was funded with $11 million through the American Rescue Plan Act.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Total Solar Eclipse: How Much We'll See In RI, When To See It
In Rhode Island, the moon will cover about 91 percent of the sun at the peak of the eclipse.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
South Kingstown Awarded $1M Grant For New Perryville Emergency Station
South Kingstown was awarded $1 million to construct a new Perryville Emergency Medical Services Station with two emergency vehicle bays.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Narragansett Awarded Grant Worth Over $952K For Fire Station Upgrades
Narragansett was awarded $952,950 to renovate the Fire-Emergency Medical Services Station on Point Judith Road.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
