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Ethan Shorey

Ethan Shorey

Ethan Shorey is the founder and editor of The Local Insider News, a digital media news source centered on the northern Rhode Island area. The president of the Rhode Island Press Association, he has two decades of experience covering stories that matter to people where they live. He and his wife live with their three children in Cumberland. Email news tips to .

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Tassoni will not seek re-election to Smithfield council

SMITHFIELD –  Town Council President John Tassoni Jr. has announced that he will not seek re-election to his council seat this fall. Tassoni, a former state senator and long-time public servant, cited his position as president/CEO of the Substance Use…
June 19, 2026

Tolman graduates remember what they overcame

PAWTUCKET – Earning the top spot of class valedictorian was once just a dream, said Naima Gonzalez, but by sheer desire, determination, and hard work, she was able to make her goals come true and her parents proud. Those parents have…
June 16, 2026

Shea High School graduates encouraged to embrace their success

PAWTUCKET – Shea High School graduates’ success to this point has been “a three-legged stool” involving them, their families, and their schools, Principal Matt Bergeron told graduates during commencement ceremonies on June 12, but make no mistake, he said, this…
June 16, 2026
North Providence school administration offices.

North Providence will not change school start times this year

NORTH PROVIDENCE – School officials say they’ve decided against changing school start times to start the 2026-2027 school year. Supt. Joseph Goho reminded the School Committee at its June 15 meeting about recommendations they were contemplating for bus transportation efficiency,…
June 16, 2026
The quarry area where operations were previously expanded without authorization, according to Richer.

UPDATE: Pound Hill Realty withdraws quarry overlay petition

NORTH SMITHFIELD – Pound Hill Realty withdrew its petition for an overlay district to expand mining operations off Pound Hill Road on Monday. Following the Town Council’s closed executive session where no votes were taken and the minutes were sealed,…
June 16, 2026
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