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Friday, February 13th, 2026
Good morning, Newport. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Employee-owners of Castle Hill Inn expressed deep gratitude for the swift work of Newport Fire Department and neighboring teams after a fire broke out last Thursday, Feb. 5 near 9:30 p.m., saving the historic inn and keeping guests safe. What's Up Newp
- ➤ Rogers High junior Grace Muenter started a diaper bank this fall, collecting diapers, pull ups, wipes and baby body wash for families in need across Aquidneck Island (local businesses helped spread the word and families can now request emergency supplies via an anonymous hotline). Newport This Week
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Akeia de Barros Gomes will preview the upcoming Black history center on Aquidneck Island during a talk at Middletown Library on Thursday, Feb. 26 (6:30 to 7:30 p.m.); the center will open on Juneteenth. What's Up Newp
- ➤ Nate Smith, a Grammy-winning drummer and producer, was named artistic director of the Newport Jazz Festival and will lead the festival at Fort Adams State Park from July 31 through Aug. 2 during his three-year term. What's Up Newp
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Local councils in Newport and Middletown have formed six-member committees to advise on possible school district regionalization. The committees will complete a report by May 31 outlining plans for enhanced student access and outcomes. Newport This Week
- ➤ Channing Church is accepting applications for the Margit Baum Fund Scholarship — an award offering up to $3,000 for Newport graduating seniors with financial need who have been admitted to college. Completed applications must be received by May 1. Newport This Week
- ➤ Newport summer camps offer kids fun and skill-building programs. They include tennis at the Hall of Fame Tennis Club Camp for ages 8–16, equestrian lessons, baseball sessions, theater workshops, and singing classes (each program offers a unique way to learn and grow). Newport This Week
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City Council and the Beach Commission reviewed three plans for protecting Easton’s Beach at a Feb. 4 workshop. The proposals range from minimal phased dunes to a full natural barrier that may cost between $6.5 and $12 million (coastal engineers provided service life estimates) as officials plan resilience improvements. Newport This Week
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On Feb. 11, Brown University’s Center for Advancing Health Policy held a summit at South Street Landing where experts discussed Rhode Island’s primary care shortage, burdensome prior authorization rules, and future Medicaid changes — issues that could impact coverage for thousands. The Newport Daily News
- ➤ Newport Mental Health integrates physical and behavioral healthcare by teaching patients and children techniques such as regulated breathing to manage anxiety, panic attacks and PTSD. It is now seeking new Consumer Advisory Council members to help guide future mental healthcare initiatives. The Newport Daily News
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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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Songwriters in the Round: Natalie Paige, Myah Sallena, Ben Hoke
7 p.m. — Pump House Music Works — Free entry — Experience a night of intimate acoustic performances featuring evocative original music from talented songwriters.
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