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• Community

  Giving back: Newport High recognized by Red Cross

  Newport High School has been recognized by the American Red Cross as one of its premier blood partners for its support of the community and national blood supply. Last year, Newport High helped the Red Cross collect blood donations as part of its commitment to help save lives of patients facing illnesses and injuries in this community and across the country.

  3 days ago
• Community

  Yachats Crab Feed is Jan. 26

  The Yachats Lions Club annual Crab Feed will feature “all the crab you can eat” on Saturday, Jan. 26. The trek to Yachats to eat Dungeness crab is a tradition for many families and groups. For many years, the Yachats Lions have served more than 1,500 pounds of fresh crab to an average of 500 people at afternoon seatings at the Yachats Commons and the Yachats Lions Hall. The commons is located at 441 Highway 101 N, and the Lions Hall is one block west of there, at 344 Fourth St. The $40 per person tickets may be purchased locally, or they may be ordered by mail, email, or phone, indicating time and venue. To order by mail, send to Yachats Lions Crab Feed, P.O. Box 66, Yachats, OR 97498; by email, send to [email protected]; by phone, call Kevin or Peggy, 541-563-5629. Locally, people may purchase tickets at Judith’s Kitchen Tools or the Lions Thrift Store in downtown Yachats.

  3 days ago
• Community

  Cetacean Society plans naturalist training program

  Do you love whales and dolphins? Would you like to learn more about them? The American Cetacean Society-Oregon Chapter naturalist training program will be starting soon. No science background is necessary, just a sincere interest in the subject and a willingness to devote time to learning more about these amazing animals. The program will cover the natural history of whales, focusing on species and habitats, field identification and interpretation techniques. Topics include marine mammals, seabirds, shore birds, and whale watch vessel etiquette. There will be guest lectures and fun learning activities.

  3 days ago
• Arts & Entertainment

  Theatre West to hold auditions

  Theatre West is issuing an audition call for its production of “The Heidi Chronicles,” a drama by Wendy Wasserstein. The director is Bryan Kirsch. Auditions will be held at Theatre West (3536 SW Highway 101 in Lincoln City) on Sunday and Monday, Jan. 27 and 28, at 7 p.m. Most rehearsals will be at Theatre West. Performances will be at the Lincoln City Cultural Center.

  3 days ago
• Sports

  Newport boys swamp bigger foes

  Over the last two weekends, the Newport High School swim team made waves at two highly competitive swim meets.

  4 days ago
• Local News

  Police nab suspected car thief

  Newport Police officers attempting a traffic stop of a 2001 Honda Civic in the Walmart parking lot for traffic violations ended up pursuing and collaring a car theft suspect.

  5 days ago
• Community

  Gearing up for Project Homeless Connect

  Project Homeless Connect has grown. This year, Lincoln County can expect two Project Homeless Connect events in two separate locations — Lincoln City and Newport. The 12th annual Lincoln County Project Homeless Connect will continue its mission to provide all sheltered and unsheltered people with immediate goods and services. Lincoln County Public Health will participate alongside other community agencies in this community event.

  5 days ago
• Business

  Eyecare Associates opens satellite office in Lincoln City

  An ophthalmology group that has served the mid-Willamette Valley since 1969 opened a satellite office in Lincoln City on Monday, Jan. 14, with appointments now being taken for new patients. Eyecare Associates is located in the Samaritan Medical Offices building, 2930 NE West Devils Lake Road, on the campus of Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital.

  5 days ago