Ethan Shorey, Author at The Local Insider News

A Flock Safety camera on Broad Street at the Cumberland/Central Falls line. This one was still in place as of Wednesday.

Two Cumberland Flock cameras stolen

CUMBERLAND – Police have confirmed that a pair of Flock license plate-reading cameras in town were cut down and stolen. Chief Matthew Benson confirmed that the pair of cameras were vandalized. One of the cameras was on Route 123, according to…

September 2, 2026

Theroux challenges Felix in House District 61 race

PAWTUCKET – Incumbent State Rep. Leonela Felix, now in office for six years since her big 2020 election win over an incumbent, faces a challenge in the Sept. 9 primary from fellow Democrat Mark Theroux. Felix, who works as an assistant…

September 1, 2026

Poll: Most Rhode Islanders feel health costs too high; residents offer opinions on politicians, news consumption

KINGSTON, R.I. – While most Rhode Islanders are satisfied with how healthcare is delivered in the state, they feel more should be done to make it more affordable to everyone, according to a new public opinion poll from researchers at…

September 1, 2026

Fred and Leah Boothman with their children

Smithfield’s Boothman finds a liver donor

SMITHFIELD – Life has been so far off from typical for so long now that Fred Boothman isn’t quite sure what to expect from a return to normalcy. But one thing is for sure, says the Smithfield resident: if all…

August 31, 2026

Tom Rogers carves and sands a chess board into a stump at Slater Park.

Tom Rogers remembered for unceasing devotion to beautifying Slater Park

Editor’s note: I will never forget Tom and the way he lived his life. I did countless stories on his work, but he always wanted to point back to the impact it was making, not take the glory for himself.…

August 31, 2026

Properties near Diamond Hill roundabouts seeing strong interest

CUMBERLAND – A cluster of properties located on Diamond Hill Road just after the off-ramp from I-295 north toward the Chapel Four Corners intersection is seeing interest from a number of potential buyers. The properties are being marketed for various…

August 31, 2026

From left, Mayor Chris Beauchamp, Interim Finance Director Christine Chamberland, and City Solicitor Michael Lepizzera answer questions on Aug. 24.

Woonsocket hemorrhaging money on late audit work, as officials seek answers

WOONSOCKET – This city has spent some $750,000 on outside help to catch up on late municipal audits, but still isn’t close to up to date. At a special meeting of the City Council on Aug. 24, the council and Mayor…

August 31, 2026

Jamie Coelho during a June book signing at Maven's Delicatessen in Pawtucket.

A year after launching book all about Ocean State’s food scene, Coelho ready for more

PAWTUCKET – One year and 20 or more events later, Rhode Island Monthly’s Jamie Coelho says her first book is doing exactly what she intended it to: let others in on the delicious discoveries she’s made all over this beautiful…

August 30, 2026

Real Housewives husband misses another court date; body attachment possible

NORTH PROVIDENCE – Gary Tiberi missed another municipal court appearance on Aug. 26, and his tab with the town continues to grow, according to officials. According to Mayor Charles Lombardi, a body attachment, or a written court order directing law…

August 29, 2026

Planning Board members hold their nose, approve massive Rankin Estates development in North Smithfield

NORTH SMITHFIELD – The long planned and vigorously contested Rankin Estates housing development off Douglas Pike has taken its most significant step forward, despite intense opposition. Planning Board members said during their Thursday, Aug. 27, meeting that they were left with…

August 29, 2026