Ethan Shorey, Author at The Local Insider News

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

North Providence set to award bid on Westcott Park kayak launch

NORTH PROVIDENCE – The town’s newest public recreation space, the 2.75-acre Westcott Park on the Woonasquatucket River, should finally be seeing its planned upgrades. The Purchasing Board is set to meet Wednesday, May 27, at 10 a.m. to award a bid…

May 23, 2026

Stray cat in Burrillville tests positive for rabies

BURRILLVILLE – The Rhode Island Department of Health is alerting the public that a stray cat found on Whipple Road in Burrillville tested positive for rabies on May 22. The cat was tested after biting a person in that area…

May 23, 2026

Boston Legacy FC pose for their pre-match photo on the field at Centreville Bank Stadium.

First-ever professional women’s soccer match takes place in Pawtucket

PAWTUCKET – Boston Legacy FC has seen tremendous momentum in its inaugural season, including a record-setting crowd for its first-ever National Women’s Soccer League match in New England at Gillette Stadium, according to the team. Now, the club is bringing…

May 22, 2026