Additional Articles

• Opinion

  Sheriff’s Office Citizen Academy Course

  I would like to publicly thank Sheriff Landers for conducting a Citizen Academy Course, which allows citizens an opportunity to take a deep dive into the diverse responsibilities of the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office.

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• Opinion

  We need social connections

  This week is leading up to Easter, a time for Easter eggs, chocolate bunnies and peeps. And even though it has been a little wet lately, springtime has finally arrived.

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• Community

  Free naturalist presentation in Newport

  The Yaquina Birders and Naturalists will host a free naturalist presentation at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 18, at the Lincoln County Extension Office, 1211 SE Bay Blvd., Newport.

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• Community

  Medicare class set in Newport

  Oregon Cascades West Council of Governments (OCWCOG), in partnership with the Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance (SHIBA) program, is holding a Medicare class that will cover the basics of Medicare parts A, B, C, and D. This class is designed for anyone who will be eligible for Medicare within a few months or is new to Medicare. Current beneficiaries who would like a better understanding of their Medicare benefits and options will also find this class valuable. Spouses and other relatives are welcome to attend.

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• Community

  Senior Loneliness Line it topic of presentation

  Nearly one in five adults over the age of 50 is at risk of social isolation, which may lead to loneliness. Loneliness can impact one’s immune system, increase inflammation and lead to diabetes, heart disease, stroke, arthritis and other serious health conditions. It can also contribute to cognitive decline and the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.

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• Opinion

  I draw the line

  Life is busy. Mom, wife, teacher, volunteer. Work eight hours, exercise, cook, clean, play, get at least eight hours of sleep. I wake up at 5:45. Coffee, lunches, breakfast, physical therapy for my daughter, all before 7 a.m. Drop off at one school, drive to another, and savor a few extra moments before turning off the car radio.

  6 days ago
• Opinion

  Referendum process

  For many reasons, I agree with the March 13 News-Times editorial, "Proposed plastic bag ban should go back to voters." The editorial made an excellent point as to why that should occur, stating "we believe a bag ban has merit, but the bigger issue here is that the Newport City Council is circumventing the will of the voters, who were already asked to weigh in on this matter in the May 2013 election." Newport voters rejected a plastic bag ban in that election by a margin of 57 percent against to 43 percent in support of a ban.

  6 days ago
• Opinion

  Newport loves its Coast Guard

  On Tuesday, April 9, in a ceremony at Coast Guard Station Yaquina Bay, Newport was re-designated as a Coast Guard City, one of just 26 such cities in the United States. Newport was originally declared a Coast Guard City in March of 2005, and the city has continued its commitment to supporting the more than 100 Coast Guard active duty and retired members here.

  6 days ago