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Ethan Shorey

Ethan Shorey

Ethan Shorey is the founder and editor of The Local Insider News, a digital media news source centered on the northern Rhode Island area. The president of the Rhode Island Press Association, he has two decades of experience covering stories that matter to people where they live. He and his wife live with their three children in Cumberland. Email news tips to .

The library of the former Overbrook Academy.

Take virtual tour of Smithfield’s Overbrook Academy property

SMITHFIELD – Due to what they describe as overwhelming demand for in-person tours of a newly acquired and expansive town-owned property, town officials are now offering a virtual tour, available below. Officials said the tours reached capacity quickly, prompting them to…
May 5, 2026
Thornhill

Legendary runner Thornhill remembered in Cumberland

CUMBERLAND – Jack Thornhill is being remembered for his love of family and prolific running ability and endurance. Thornhill, previously named grand marshal of the Arnold Mills July 4th Parade, and a participant in more than 50 of the event’s…
May 5, 2026
Bellah Torres with her winning depiction of Jesus.

Scituate’s Torres takes top honors in state art contest

SCITUATE – Scituate High School senior art student Bellah Torres says it took her about two weeks to complete her art piece that won the 2026 High School Art Competition, and it was worth every minute. U.S. Senator Jack Reed announced…
May 4, 2026
A new sign installed near Savoie Elementary School in Woonsocket.

Woonsocket DPW director says traffic on Mendon Road has calmed

WOONSOCKET – The longtime troublesome traffic situation on Mendon Road at Leo Savoie Elementary School has improved, says Public Works Director Steve D’Agostino, and there’s more to come. D’Agostino said officials have received no complaints recently, and that there has been…
May 3, 2026
Old Gas Station

Vacant Route 152 gas station going up for sale

NORTH ATTLEBORO – Since closing years ago, a run-down former gas station in the residential zone of Kelley Boulevard has become overgrown with trees so tall that they’re mostly covering up a price of $2.35 per gallon. The old Super…
May 2, 2026
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