Ethan Shorey, Author at The Local Insider News

Results still not back in suspicious death of Cumberland woman

CUMBERLAND – It’s been two months since 18-year-old Angelina Rocha was found dead in a home off Dexter St., but officials are still not releasing additional information about what happened to her. Police originally described Angie Rocha’s death as suspicious…

August 8, 2026

Lincoln talks specifics on potential tie-in with Pawtucket water

LINCOLN – To meet future expected demand and ensure that water is getting everywhere it needs to in town, officials are considering a tie-in with the Pawtucket Water Supply Board. At a joint meeting of the Town Council and the Water…

August 8, 2026

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August 8, 2026

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

ACLU of RI calls on Cumberland to cancel Flock contract after photo leads to false arrest, lawsuit

CUMBERLAND – The ACLU of Rhode Island, in a letter to the Cumberland Town Council Friday, is calling on members to cancel the town’s contract with Flock Safety for automated license plate reading cameras (ALPRs). “We recently learned that, in April…

August 7, 2026

At Evans Park recently, Justin Conrad, center left, presented a check to local youth sports.

North Providence youth sports advocate lobbies town to turn Evans Park lights on

NORTH PROVIDENCE – Justin Conrad says it was about three weeks ago when he went with his son to Millar-Waite-Evans Memorial Park on Smith Street and found the lights on the basketball courts weren’t on. It was around 8:05 p.m.…

August 7, 2026

Glocester council ends contract for Flock surveillance cameras

GLOCESTER – Joining a growing list of communities to reverse increased surveillance measures, the Glocester Town Council voted 4-1 Thursday night to end its contract with Flock Safety and remove license plate-reading camera technology from roadways. Residents turned out to…

August 7, 2026

A sound decision? Smithfield council wants to confer with neighbors on pickleball courts solution

SMITHFIELD – Noise from pickleball games at the new Willow Field Pickleball Courts is a sensitive issue, as was on full display Tuesday as the Town Council postponed action on approving new sound-calming fencing. Here’s our Sept. 16 update on this…

August 6, 2026

The leaning crypt wall. (photo by Ethan Shorey)

Smithfield officials not fans of proposed agreement on leaning crypt wall fix

SMITHFIELD – Town officials have not accepted what they’re calling a “boilerplate” agreement with the Rhode Island Department of Transportation as they look to see repairs finally happen to the Greenville Cemetery crypt wall leaning over the sidewalk on Smith Avenue.…

August 5, 2026

The home on Elm Street in North Providence.

Real Housewives husband misses court date; North Providence stands firm on fees

NORTH PROVIDENCE – Neither Gary Tiberi nor his representatives showed up for a status update in North Providence Municipal Court last Wednesday, and that matter has now been rescheduled to August. 26, say officials. The town’s lien on Tiberi’s property…

August 4, 2026

Winter wonderland immersive experience, music festival planned at Pawtucket stadium

PAWTUCKET – More events are coming to Centreville Bank Stadium and the city’s riverfront, and they’ll be drawing crowds. This Wednesday, August. 5, the City Council’s Board of License Commissioners will consider a license for a holiday-themed event running from…

August 3, 2026