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Wednesday, March 4th, 2026
Good morning, Newport. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 4th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Newport community mourns the passing of longtime City Personnel Director Therese Marie Croteau, who died peacefully on Feb. 22 at Saint Clare Home. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 7 at 9:00 a.m. at Memorial Funeral Home (375 Broadway) followed by a mass at St. Augustine Church. What's Up Newp
- ➤ The 9th Annual Newport Burger Bender set a record as 60 restaurants participated and more than 7,000 burgers were sold during the 10-day (Feb. 13-22) event, which boosted local restaurant business during a slow winter period. What's Up Newp
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Newport Classical will present two free community concerts this spring: PROJECT Trio will perform on April 26 at 2:30 p.m. at the Recital Hall on Dearborn St., and Toomai String Quintet will play on May 24 at Newport Craft on JT Connell Hwy, where outdoor seating is encouraged. What's Up Newp
- ➤ Newport’s 70th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade is scheduled for Saturday, March 14, starting at 11 a.m. at City Hall and proceeding down Thames Street to Saint Augustine’s Church (a free family celebration will follow at the Martin Recreation Center from 1 to 4 p.m.). The Newport Daily News
- ➤ Newport Irish Heritage Month will feature events throughout March — starting with a concert at Portsmouth Public Library on Monday, March 9, a brief parade fundraiser on March 15, and a historic cemetery tour on March 21, with lectures and dancing planned through March 29. The Newport Daily News
- ➤ The Jane Pickens Theater hosts a month-long celebration of Irish culture – starting Friday, March 13 with Turas at 6 p.m. featuring Irish step dancer Kiera Nagle, followed on March 17 by Rhode To Dublin and a Leprechaun screening with beer tasting, and concluding March 22 with Dervish. What's Up Newp
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Newport Public Schools Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain will join What'sUpNewp today at 1:30 p.m. for her monthly interview, with viewers able to watch the conversation live+or catch it later. What's Up Newp
- ➤ The Rhode Island House Committee on Education discussed a new anti-hazing bill on Tuesday (3:00 p.m.) prompted by incidents at Smithfield and Newport's Rogers High Schools; the proposal enforces a zero-tolerance policy with penalties for students. WJAR NBC 10
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ DEM conserved 70 acres at Gull Cove in Portsmouth using $880,000 from an oil spill settlement to protect vital salt marsh and coastal upland habitats; restoration work and management now support birdlife and future outdoor recreation (marsh improvements are planned). What's Up Newp
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ New England troops from the Vermont Air National Guard are heading to the Middle East as part of ongoing U.S. operations, with local base (Quonset Point Air National Guard Base) in Rhode Island watching closely. Additional units may be called up if needs change. WJAR NBC 10
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Seven-year-old Jasper Casey spent months in the NICU and underwent multiple procedures — he is now recognized as Hasbro Children's hospital’s 2026 Champion Child, inspiring local families with his courage. WJAR NBC 10
- ➤ Cancer survivors testified yesterday at the State House to support a bill that would require insurance to help cover scalp cooling treatments that prevent hair loss during chemotherapy. Breast cancer survivor Amara Brown said she kept her hair after receiving a grant, though she still faced some out-of-pocket costs. WJAR NBC 10
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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Golden Hour Experience: Newport's Twilight Beauty
Golden Hour Experience — Evening Cruise — Soap and Water Newport — Price varies — Enjoy a sunset cruise with charcuterie and champagne while taking in Newport's stunning views.
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