Ethan Shorey, Author at The Local Insider News

Workers collect bins in the Monastery Heights neighborhood.

New bin distribution getting back on track in Cumberland

CUMBERLAND – Town staff say delayed distribution of new 95-gallon recycling totes and pickups of old 65-gallon ones should be back on schedule shortly. Community Outreach Coordinator Sarah King said she believes the plan from waste service provider Mega Disposal…

May 30, 2026

Glocester residents jump in to remove tree in roadway; power outages statewide

GLOCESTER – Traffic backups due to a tree falling on Route 44 could have been a lot worse if not for residents who jumped in to help, said police. “A huge thank you to the residents who acted quickly today…

May 30, 2026

Free lunches returning to Woonsocket park

WOONSOCKET – Children in the city will have restored access to free lunches this summer at World War II Veterans Memorial Park splash pad through a planned collaborative effort. The Local Insider previously reported on local organizations looking to bridge…

May 29, 2026

The properties at the intersection near Route 295. (Insider photos by Ethan Shorey)

Residential project proposed next to Coffee Connection in Smithfield

SMITHFIELD – A triangular lot at the intersection of Route 7 and Harris Road could see residential development if its owner moves forward with an official application and gets approvals. Engineer Sam Hemenway, of Garofalo & Associates, went before the Planning…

May 27, 2026

A newly repaired asphalt sidewalk on Chase Street in Cumberland. (Insider photo by Ethan Shorey)

Opening round of sidewalk repairs concluding in Cumberland

CUMBERLAND – The town is wrapping up $750,000 worth of sidewalk repairs through a contract with D’Ambra Construction, marking the first significant milestone toward a more pedestrian-friendly community. The work, according to Public Works Director Romeo Mendes and Community Outreach…

May 27, 2026

North Providence ACO Ernie Calandra with Timmy.

North Providence resident grateful for help after finding someone’s rabbit

NORTH PROVIDENCE – Lauren Malloy says she can’t believe how many people have stepped up to help her try to find the owner of a domestic rabbit she came across on Smithfield Road near Stephen Olney Park on Tuesday. She…

May 27, 2026

Nathan Webber and Ricky Goodreau stand on the old throwing circle at Tucker Field.

Cumberland scout Webber takes pride in Tucker Field project dedicated to Kenwood

CUMBERLAND – The proof is in the pudding for Nathan Webber, who credits the improved surface of the new Tucker Field throwing circle, an upgrade he coordinated, for a new personal throwing record. Webber, of Cumberland High School, said he didn’t think…

May 27, 2026

Luca Brazil-Sheehan sees the new playhouse built by BHS students.

Burrillville students give child the gift of a playhouse

BURRILLVILLE – The Burrillville High School (BHS) Construction Management Pathway students have unveiled and gifted a playhouse especially built for Austin T. Levy School 1st-grader Luca Brazil-Sheehan, who is currently battling leukemia. “Wish house projects, in partnership with Rosemary’s Wish…

May 27, 2026

North Providence council expects difficult decisions for budget savings

NORTH PROVIDENCE – As town officials and residents approach a fifth budget hearing later this week, Town Council President Dino Autiello says the council is working closely with department heads and the School Department to review every aspect of the proposed…

May 26, 2026

Tyler McFeeters and family, left, and David Moran, right.

McFeeters challenges Moran in Pawtucket’s Council District 1

PAWTUCKET – The field so far for City Council District 1 in Pawtucket has Tyler McFeeters challenging longtime incumbent Councilor David Moran. The two Democrats who have announced for the September primary live within a stone’s throw of each other in…

May 26, 2026