Ethan Shorey, Author at The Local Insider News

The rendering view of the pedestrian bridge and residential complex at Tidewater Landing.

Pawtucket Planning Commission approves 325-unit riverfront project

PAWTUCKET – The City Planning Commission has approved a preliminary plan for construction of 325 multi-family rental units and a 475-car parking garage at 45 Division St., across the Seekonk River (Pawtucket River) from Centreville Bank Stadium. Wood Partners is carrying…

June 5, 2026

Attleboro police report rise in dangerous e-bike activity, charge three

Since November of 2024, the Attleboro Police Department has responded to approximately 143 calls for service and complaints of juvenile e-bike riders operating in a dangerous and reckless manner. In May of 2026, there were 27 incidents involving this kind of conduct…

June 4, 2026

First Constance Servizi Memorial Scholarship goes to Woonsocket student

CUMBERLAND – Constance Servizi never had a chance to go to college, even though, say her family members, she would have loved it more than anything. It wasn’t a financial or practical reality for her family. Not getting the chance to…

June 4, 2026

Missing teen’s phone pings in North Smithfield

NORTH SMITHFIELD – The phone of a teen reported missing from Lincoln, Mass., has pinged in North Smithfield, according to his mother. She said Thursday that 16-year-old David Romano logged into Facebook late Wednesday afternoon. His mother said they are originally…

June 4, 2026

A dark line shows the pipeline's path through Diamond Hill Park.

Cumberland residents concerned about upheaval from pipeline work

CUMBERLAND – Residents in the northeastern-most part of town, in the area of Diamond Hill Park, concerned about plans to expand a gas line through the area, including through their properties and a town park that has received significant recent…

June 4, 2026

Kristina Fox advocates for speed cameras at Monday's meeting.

Woonsocket council again says no to speed cameras

WOONSOCKET – The City Council has again rejected the implementation of a speed camera program, with five of seven members saying no this week. Councilor Kristina Fox had proposed the cameras as both a safety tool to slow drivers down and…

June 3, 2026

Cumberland Planning Board has concerns about commercial project near Woonsocket line

CUMBERLAND – A plan to build a new two-story commercial development at 3 Pine Swamp Road at the border with Woonsocket will likely need some modifications as it heads toward a more official process, if the Planning Board’s response on…

June 3, 2026

Proposal expected for 28-home project in Lincoln

LINCOLN – Developers behind a 28-unit housing project on Wilbur Road haven’t formally submitted any plans just yet, according to officials. Some residents are mobilizing against the Wilbur Park project at 92 Wilbur Road, including a change.org petition by Andy…

June 3, 2026

Plates with Purpose grows to more locations and many thousands fed

NORTH PROVIDENCE – Three years after Plates with Purpose founders Jennifer Capracotta, of North Providence, and Jennifer Fantozzi, of Smithfield, launched their first community food cabinet, the Community Hope Chests are in a growing number communities and feeding many thousands of…

June 2, 2026

The quality you deserve

Some of you know that I’m the president of the Rhode Island Press Association. In addition to such events as RI High School Journalism Day, we also host an annual awards celebration where we journalists pat each other on the…

June 2, 2026