Additional Articles

• Sports

  Column: Black mark on the OSAA and some picks

  On Tuesday, Newport hosted a league game against Woodburn. It was a matchup between the two-time reigning 4A and 5A state champions. This year, the Woodburn athletic program was moved down from 5A to 4A, joining the Cubs in Oregon West Conference. I had a hunch on how the game would go. With a final score of 4-0, it went about how I felt it would go. I had some thoughts on the game.

  11 months ago
• Arts & Entertainment

  Lance Lipinsky in concert Sept. 27

  Chinook Winds Casino Resort, owned and operated by the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians of Oregon, is proud to honor veterans and active duty military with a free live concert by Lance Lipinsky, “The Prince Of Rockabilly,” America's Top Jerry Lee Lewis tribute artist. Veterans and active duty military each receive two free show tickets, and any other tickets are $15 each. The show starts at 8 p.m., and tickets are available now at www.chinookwindscasino.com, stopping by the box off or by calling 1-888-244-6665.

  1 year ago
• Community

  Trip planned to Wildlife Safari

  The Newport 60+ Activity Center’s “adventure van” will be on the road again on Tuesday, Sept. 25, to visit the Wildlife Safari Park in Winston.

  11 months ago
• Community

  Hospital auxiliary plans $6 sale

  Looking for stocking stuffers or little gifts that also benefit the local community? The $6 Sale, sponsored by the Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital Auxiliary may have just what you want. On Monday, Sept. 24, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Tuesday, Sept. 25, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., the hospital’s first- floor conference room will become a shop filled with an assortment of items, including costume jewelry, fashion and seasonal accessories, gadgets, gifts and much more. In partnership with the organization, HCI Fundraising, each purchase helps the hospital auxiliary support special projects, scholarships and equipment needs for the hospital.

  11 months ago
• Community

  Lincoln County Democrats meet Sept. 26

  Jeanne Atkins, chair of the Democratic Party of Oregon, will be the guest speaker at the next meeting of the Lincoln County Democrats, which will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 26, at Atonement Lutheran Church, 2315 N Coast Highway, Newport. A social time begins at 6 p.m., and the meeting begins at 6:30 p.m.

  11 months ago
• Community

  Event to explore the importance of self-care

  Dyana L. Casper, licensed massage therapist, will present “Self-care is worth a pound of cure” at the Women’s Giving Circle fall event on Thursday, Sept. 27, at the Center for Health Education, 740 SW Ninth St., Newport. The event begins at 5 p.m. with a salad buffet (suggested donation is $12). Beginning at 5:30 p.m., participants will hear updates regarding grants that the circle awarded this past year. Casper’s presentation will immediately follow.

  11 months ago
• Community

  Florence Festival of Books is Sept. 28-29

  The eighth annual Florence Festival of Books, one of the most popular book fairs in Oregon, will be held on Sept. 28 and 29. On Friday, Sept. 28, from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., is the festival’s popular panel discussion. This year’s topic is “Marketing Your Book.” The panelists include Melody Carlson, Cindy Cashman, Ron Lovell and Tracy Markley. Between them, their book sales total in the millions.

  11 months ago
• Community

  Learn to get better sleep

  Sleep is an important part of one’s daily routine. Given that it will take up approximately one-third of their lives, people want it to be quality sleep that they’re getting. But not everyone gets a good night’s sleep. Learn to enhance your sleep in two upcoming seminars being held at the Center for Health Education, 740 NW Ninth St., Newport.

  11 months ago