Ethan Shorey, Author at The Local Insider News

Metivier challenges Pearson for Senate 19 seat

CUMBERLAND/LINCOLN – First elected to the Rhode Island Senate in 2012, Ryan Pearson is aiming to block a challenge by Jim Metivier in Wednesday’s Democratic primary election for Senate District 19, Cumberland and Lincoln. Metivier, a Cumberland town councilman who previously…

September 8, 2026

No official stop-work order in place for North Providence storage facility

NORTH PROVIDENCE – Work has been ongoing at a Douglas Avenue storage facility, despite the Town Council’s vote last week to order a stoppage to construction. Town Solicitor Anthony Gallone explained that the town’s zoning official, Brent Wiegand, is waiting…

September 8, 2026

Huge crowd expected for meeting on poor busing in Johnston

JOHNSTON – A large crowd is expected at the Sept 8 Johnston School Committee meeting due to frustration with extensive busing issues, prompting a change in venue. The school board meeting will be held at 6 p.m. in the auditorium…

September 7, 2026

Felix, Urso chase votes in Senate District 8 race

PAWTUCKET – The race for Senate District 8 in Pawtucket features one-term incumbent Sen. Lori Urso seeking to fend of a challenge from first-time candidate Gena Felix. Felix, twin sister of State Rep. Leonela Felix, says the two have been doing…

September 7, 2026

Cumberland native goes viral for kindness, changes a stranger’s life

LAKE WORTH, Fla. – When Abigail Mwaungulu saw the stranger in the doorbell camera, and heard her simple but highly unusual request, she was taken aback as she wondered for an instant if she’d heard right. But the decision to say…

September 7, 2026

Lopez cautiously optimistic as she challenges Kallman in Senate 15

PAWTUCKET – Vanessa Lopez says she’s counting on her connection to what she describes as overlooked sections of Senate District 15 to put her over the top in her race against incumbent Sen. Meghan Kallman in the Sept. 9 Democratic…

September 7, 2026

RIDOT will make adjustments to guardrails on Newell Bridge

CUMBERLAND – A final checklist of items is now being completed on the Newell Bridge project and should be done by the end of the month. What’s not included in that work is planned modifications to guardrails on the Diamond Hill Road…

September 5, 2026

Woonsocket’s Longley Building sold, mixed project next

WOONSOCKET – Advocates for the city’s downtown are celebrating the sale of the Longley Building, saying they’re optimistic about its future. Mandy Loux and Jesse Andrews, of Gold Door Commercial, made the announcement on Wednesday. “(The) Longley Building is finally sold,”…

September 5, 2026

North Attleborough taking several steps on Flock cameras before larger discussion

NORTH ATTLEBOROUGH – Town officials say they’ve heard the concerns raised by residents regarding the use of Flock cameras in the community, and are taking several steps in response. Particular questions center on privacy, data retention, transparency, and oversight, said Town…

September 3, 2026

Cumberland school officials to parents upset about redistricting: Lots of conversation to go

CUMBERLAND – Impassioned parents upset over the prospect of their children being moved to new schools turned out last Thursday to urge the School Committee to rethink the latest version of redistricting. Though several parents suggested there was a last-minute effort…

September 3, 2026