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Wednesday, February 25th, 2026
Good morning, Newport. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Three churches in Newport County are hosting Lenten fish frys this season with events beginning Feb. 27. Enjoy homemade fish, seafood dishes and family-friendly gatherings at St. Theresa & St. Christopher in Tiverton, St. Barnabas in Portsmouth and St. Augustin’s in Newport throughout Lent. The Newport Daily News
- ➤ Main highways are clear after a historic blizzard, but some Newport residents on side roads remain snowed in and frustrated. NBC 10 interviewed locals on Tuesday as they shared their ongoing challenges. WJAR NBC 10
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Newport Classical presents two concerts at the Newport Classical Recital Hall. Baritone Benjamin Appl will perform Schubert’s Die Winterreise on March 13 at 7:30 p.m., and Ars Poetica will present Dance and Transfiguration on March 27 at 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m. with complimentary wine). What's Up Newp
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Cardiothoracic surgeon Laura Scrimgeour of Brown University Health urged residents to take breaks while shoveling heavy, wet snow on Tuesday, Feb. 24 to protect their hearts. She warned that even a short patch of snow can be taxing (and risky) during the blizzard. WJAR NBC 10
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Readers can vote online for the best pizza among 32 Rhode Island pizzerias until 11:59 p.m. on March 4. The contest features various pizza styles—from classic pies to inventive twists—and includes local picks like Mother Pizzeria in Newport. The Newport Daily News
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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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Newport St Patrick's Day Parade
11 a.m. — Newport City Hall — Free entry — Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a festive parade featuring leprechauns and community spirit.
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The Natural Film Screening
7:30-10:30 p.m. — The JPT Film & Event Center — Average ticket price $51 — Experience a classic film live at a premier venue in Newport.
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Flo Rida Concert
10:00 AM – 9:30 PM — Ryan Center — Last-minute tickets available — Experience hip-hop hits live with Flo Rida in Kingston.
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