Newport, RI|News|
DEA Drug Take-Back Day 2024: Where To Go In Newport
Residents can drop off tablets, pills, capsules, patches and other solid forms of prescription drugs, along with vaping devices.
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
Cranston|News|
Cranston City Councilor Chris Paplauskas Running For RI House Seat
Republican Chris Paplauskas will run for the seat being vacated by state Rep. Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung, as she will run for mayor.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
Newport Man Accused Of Molesting Child 5 Times In Portsmouth
Prosecutors say Jose Vega, 52, of Newport, molested a child five times between May 2012 and May 2017.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
North Kingstown, RI|News|
Meet The 8 Presidential Scholar Semifinalists From Rhode Island
Eight Rhode Island high school seniors were among 650 students nationwide to make it to the next round.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
Roger Williams University Public Relations Majors Share Their Expertise With Local High School Students
Members of RWU's Public Relations Student Society of America chapter apply what they learn in the classroom.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Bird Flu Virus Found In Grocery Store Milk: Should RI Consumers Worry?
Officials said the commercial milk supply is pasteurized and believed safe but advised caution for those who drink raw, unpasteurized milk.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
DEA Drug Take-Back Day 2024: Where To Go In Narragansett
Residents can drop off tablets, pills, capsules, patches and other solid forms of prescription drugs, along with vaping devices.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
Roger Williams University: RWU's Co-Lab To Host “(Re)Telling: Crafting New Stories Of Race And Place In Southeastern New England”
Regional public humanities convening seeks to reshape narratives, foster understanding, and drive positive change.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
RI Solar Project Receives $49.33M Federal Greenhouse Reduction Grant
The RI coalition of applicants will use the money to launch and expand programs aimed at helping lower income families have solar access.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Coventry, RI|News|
DUI With An Injury; Assault; Shoplifting: Coventry Police Arrest Log
The following people were arrested by Coventry police between April 11 and Wednesday.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
A Sunny, But Cool Spring Week: Rhode Island Weekly Weather Forecast
Rain is only in the forecast for one day this week in Rhode Island, according to AccuWeather.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Cranston Man Found Dead Inside Apartment
Cranston police say the man died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound on Saturday afternoon.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
Roger Williams University: Digital Defenders: RWU Cybersecurity Students Excel In First NECCDC Appearance
Members of RWU's Cybersecurity and Intel Club competed at the Northeast Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition in March.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Lyrid MeteorsPeak: Will Full Pink Moon Outshine Fireballs In RI?
Like most meteor showers, it will be best viewed in the early morning before dawn. NASA says 15 or 20 shooting stars an hour are possible.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Coventry, RI|News|
3 DUIs; 2 Assaults: Coventry Police Arrest Log
The following people were arrested by Coventry police between April 5 and April 10.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
DEA Drug Take-Back Day 2024: Where To Go In South Kingstown
Residents can drop off tablets, pills, capsules, patches and other solid forms of prescription drugs, along with vaping devices.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Dog's Body Washes Ashore; Mom Charged In Baby's Death: 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
Coventry, RI|News|
Coventry Woman Accused Of Neglecting Her 2 Dogs
The two pit bulls were severely underweight, with their hips, spines, and ribs visible through their skin, Coventry police say.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Town Of Narragansett: See New Parking Permit Application
See the latest announcement from the Town of Narragansett.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Body Of Dog Washes Ashore; Cat Lounge Opening; More: PM Patch RI
Also: Basil sold at Trader Joe's linked to salmonella outbreak; RI student heading to poetry national championship; weekend weather; more.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
