Ethan Shorey, Author at The Local Insider News

Cumberland School board rejects change to mandate reporting transgender students to parents

CUMBERLAND – In a move that drew praise from advocates calling for protecting transgender youth, the School Committee voted 5-2 against changing its policies to require parental notification. Many attendees at the July 20 meeting testified for maintaining the protections.…

July 19, 2026

The beach at Notte Park in North Providence.

North Providence beach reopens; longstanding lifeguard issues resolved

NORTH PROVIDENCE – State agencies gave the all-clear for the swimming area at the Notte Park Beach to reopen after a harmful bloom of blue-green algae cleared. The beach had been closed since June 29. On July 17, representatives from…

July 19, 2026

Missing Cumberland dog finally returns home

By Ethan Shorey CUMBERLAND – A local family and their many helpful friends and family can finally take a breath and get back to their summer after their tiny friend returned home Thursday afternoon. “Charlie is home and happy! Thank…

July 16, 2026

Attleboro’s Beckford fulfilling a dream, opening banquet hall in Woonsocket

WOONSOCKET – Jennifer Beckford is building on her passion for event planning through Elegant Events RI by opening a physical space for special occasions. Beckford told The Local Insider she will hold a grand opening for the Elegant Events Banquet Hall…

July 16, 2026

Major guardrail company planning move from Woonsocket to North Smithfield

NORTH SMITHFIELD – A company that installs a large percentage of new and replacement guardrails across the state is planning a major new headquarters development in North Smithfield as the company moves to the neighboring town from Woonsocket. Mike Zavalia,…

July 15, 2026

A heavy machine operator brings new dirt into the hole next to Cumberland Town Hall.

What lies beneath: The hidden reason for Cumberland Town Hall parking lot sinkholes

CUMBERLAND – Town crews with heavy machinery have been digging deep beneath Cumberland Town Hall’s parking lot over the past few days, after sinkholes began forming there. Public Works Director Romeo Mendes said they had gotten some indication after a…

July 15, 2026

Former Classic Restaurant property in North Providence back up for sale

NORTH PROVIDENCE – The property that once served as Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Restaurant & Lounge and was later home to Arigna Irish Pub is back on the market. The Broadway Real Estate Group has listed 1058 Charles St. and its…

July 15, 2026

Still settling disputes at age 88, Roszkowski wins Semenoff Award

CUMBERLAND – Age is only a number for Joseph J. Roszkowski Esq., who says he’s still very much enjoying his jobs as Cumberland’s probate judge and as an independent attorney. Roszkowski told The Local Insider he was touched and humbled to…

July 14, 2026

Catherine Mattson, left, and Andrew Wheeler, in W&H's newly redone interior at their Lincoln headquarters.

Windmoeller & Hoelscher doubles down on Lincoln facility, invests in innovation

LINCOLN – A global manufacturer and leader in packaging innovation has invested significant resources into expanding its home base in Lincoln. That investment, say its leaders, is giving the company space to continue to thrive and expand far into the…

July 13, 2026

Racers pass Woonsocket City Hall on Sunday.

Woonsocket cycling event hailed as a success

WOONSOCKET – The USA Cycling-sanctioned Woonie Crit rolled into downtown Woonsocket on Sunday, July 12, and with a few exceptions, said officials, the bicycle road races largely went off without a hitch. Organizers Sean Clark thanked everyone for their part…

July 11, 2026