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Taylor looks to improve access for pedestrians and bicyclists

LINCOLN – Bonnie Taylor, Democrat running for Lincoln’s District 2 Town Council seat, says she cares about safe streets for all and supports the Lonsdale Complete Streets project. “I often visit Gateway Park, Chase Farm, and Lincoln Woods, and would…

October 19, 2026

Shorey re-elected R.I. Press Association president, wins three awards

NORTH KINGSTOWN – The Rhode Island Press Association handed out 151 awards at its annual celebration on Friday, June 26, including three to The Local Insider’s Ethan Shorey. The association representing news outlets across Rhode Island also inducted four outstanding…

June 29, 2026

Work happening at Ann & Hope, but it’s not construction

CUMBERLAND – The Ann & Hope redevelopment project is still a way off from getting going in earnest, though there’s been more activity at the old mill off Broad Street recently. According to Building Official Larry Enright, developers started permit applications…

June 26, 2026

Cumberland’s jack-of-all-trades Crawley leads 100th Arnold Mills Parade

CUMBERLAND – Being grand marshal of any parade is special, says Mike Crawley, but having that honor for the 100th edition of the parade on the nation’s 250th birthday? That’s something special. One of the town’s most popular employees, among…

June 26, 2026

A bear seen off Bear Hill Road in Cumberland.

Bear sightings in Cumberland, North Attleboro, Smithfield, across the area

Bear sightings are being reported in towns across Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts, including in Cumberland and North Attleboro. Chuck Conklin posted a video and photo of the bear on Ursa Way off Bear Hill Road in Cumberland, and numerous…

June 25, 2026

Marissa Maroni in the Rick's Music space.

Maroni returns to roots, takes ownership of Rick’s Musical Instruments

CUMBERLAND – A woman who got her start teaching at Rick’s Musical Instruments 16 years ago is now fulfilling a dream and taking over the store. Marissa Maroni, a Woonsocket native who grew up near the high school and later…

June 24, 2026

Andy Brown, right, questions Dylan Conley and Brad Clark as residents come up to the table to get the latest version of plans for 28 homes off Wilbur Road on Monday.

Residents slam Wilbur Road project in Lincoln, pledge prolonged fight

LINCOLN – More than 75 residents turned out Monday evening to the Knights of Columbus at 171 Jenckes Hill Road to oppose a 28-unit residential development on Wilbur Road, pledging to come back again during the coming formal review process.…

June 23, 2026

RIHEBC awards $1 million in capital grants to 45 local organizations

PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Health and Educational Building Corporation (RIHEBC) has announced $1 million in Capital Grant Program awards to 45 local health, education, and community service organizations across the state to assist in the completion of capital projects…

June 23, 2026

Gould announces re-election campaign in Lincoln

LINCOLN – Town Administrator Phil Gould says he is proud to announce his campaign for re-election. “Serving the residents of Lincoln has been one of the greatest honors of my life,” he said in a release. “My commitment to public…

June 22, 2026

Lincoln residents will meet with Wilbur Road developer Monday

UPDATE: Here is our story on Monday’s contentious forum. LINCOLN – Developers behind a controversial housing development off Wilbur Road plan to meet with residents on Monday evening, June 22, to hear their concerns. Opposition organizer Andy Brown notes that the…

June 22, 2026

Allie Ambrose plants in Franklin Farm's allotment garden.

Record participation in Franklin Farm’s allotment garden

CUMBERLAND – Franklin Farm is all about feeding Rhode Islanders in need, but it’s also a place where people can grow their own food in an ideal environment. Allie Ambrose, allotment garden coordinator at the farm at 142 Abbott Run Valley Road,…

June 20, 2026

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