Good morning, Newport.

Coggeshall Farm Museum in Bristol will host Maple Sugaring Days on March 7 and 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., where visitors learn to make maple sugar, join a scavenger hunt, craft and children's games.

Admission is $10 for adults plus $5 for kids; members join free.

Fuel prices are rising in the region as international tensions push oil costs higher + local suppliers report a 77-cent increase in three days that has drivers worried about further hikes.

University of Rhode Island and the Department of Environmental Management will begin work to reopen the W.

Alton Jones campus this spring, transforming it into a Natural Resource Center and Environmental Education Hub + restoring public access by the end of 2026.

Newport Public Schools' Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain asked students and families to help shovel sidewalks so schools can reopen today.

Community members were urged to focus on clearing the paths leading to school bus stops.

State Archives is collecting photographs from residents to document the record-setting Blizzard of 2026, which dropped over three feet of snow in Providence last week.

Photos will appear on the Digital Archives later this week — residents are encouraged to submit their snapshots via email.

Six home sales closed across Newport County last week as low inventory spurred competitive offers + quick closings.

Tyler Bernadyn of REMAX Results noted that the spring market is heating up with buyers acting fast on a range of properties.

Fans can vote for the Longplex MVP in boys hockey regular season until Friday, Mar.

6 at midnight; the ballot features 10 top players chosen from both divisions + key season stats.

Portsmouth High’s senior Cashman Downes won the wrestling state championship on March 2 by edging Caleb Appleyard 9-7 in a close match.

He is the first champion from Portsmouth since 1962 and will compete next weekend at the New England Championships.

Wellness & Wine: Zumba with Tracy

10 AM – 12 PM — Newport Vineyards & Restaurant — $28 — Energize with Zumba and enjoy a wine tasting among vineyard views.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Simon & Garfunkel Tribute Concert

7:30-10:00 p.m. — Courthouse Center for the Arts — Buy tickets online — Celebrate the harmonies and stories of the Simon & Garfunkel Songbook with Aztec Two-Step 2.0.

Hops, Beers & Bites Experience

1-4 p.m. — The Anchor Room At The Coast Guard House — $35.00 per person — Discover the art of hops with local brews and creative bar bites.

Wednesdays: Flight Specials

All day — Newport Vineyards & Restaurant — $15 for wine or beer flights — Enjoy discounted drinks with board games and fire pits on the terrace.