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Saturday, February 7th, 2026
Good morning, Newport. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of February.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Historic Castle Hill Inn in Newport sustained significant damage from a fire on Feb. 5 with no injuries reported. Newport Restaurant Group said repairs are underway and the restaurant is expected to reopen soon (the inn’s full restoration may take longer). WJAR NBC 10
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ New England couples can choose from six romantic dining spots with cozy and historic charm, including Newport’s Audette (modern French cuisine and a warm fireplace set an inviting mood). Experts highlight intimate settings and award winning dishes for an unforgettable date night. The Newport Daily News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Newport Harbormaster’s Office is now accepting applications for dinghy and kayak rack spaces at King Park and Willow Street until Feb. 28. Applicants 18 and older must be year-round residents and will enter a lottery with winners notified in March — payment is due by March 31. Newport This Week
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former Olympic medalist Elizabeth Beisel now works as a journalist for NBC and ESPN while recording new music and planning a future tour, marking her smooth shift from competitive swimming to creative ventures (she credits her early start and Survivor experience for fueling her drive). WJAR NBC 10
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Beatles Tribute Concert
7:30 p.m. — Courthouse Center for the Arts — Tickets available — Experience Boston’s celebrated Beatles tribute band performing classic hits from 1962–1966.
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30th Annual WINEterfest
11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Newport Vineyards & Restaurant — $45 General Admission — Celebrate Valentine's Weekend with wine, beer, and friendly competitions to warm you from the winter chill.
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Winter Fest Princess Party
1-3 p.m. — OceanCliff Hotel — $ — Get ready for a magical time where little ones can meet their favorite princesses.
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Winter Mini Golf and Games Night
1-8 p.m. — Taproot Brewing Co. — Free entry — Enjoy a fun-filled mini golf and games night during Newport Winter Festival Week.
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The Cowsills Concert
8-11 p.m. — The Greenwich Odeum — Check venue for ticket details — Enjoy the infectious harmonies of the family band that inspired The Partridge Family.
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Won't Back Down - Tribute to Tom Petty
8:30-11:30 p.m. — Wyndham Newport Hotel — Ticket purchase required — Celebrate the legendary music of Tom Petty in a heartfelt tribute show.
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Dumpling Eating Contest
12-4 p.m. — Yagi Noodles — Entry fee applies — Get ready to stuff your face at the 4th Annual Dumpling Eating Contest!
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Grateful Dub Tribute Concert
9:00-11:59 p.m. — Ocean Mist — Tickets starting at $60 — Experience the sounds of the Grateful Dead like never before with Grateful Dub.
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Wellness & Wine: Zumba with Tracy
10 AM – 12 PM — Newport Vineyards & Restaurant — $28 — Energize with Zumba and enjoy a wine tasting among vineyard views.
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