Additional Articles

• Obituaries

  Robert Shea Thompson-Kirkland February 13, 2003 – June 5, 2019

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  2 days ago
• Opinion

  A clear case of ‘Trump Derangement Syndrome’

  Bob Folkers writes about "Trump Derangement Syndrome” in his June 12 letter to the News-Times. One of the early instances of this derangement syndrome is when Trump said he'd sent investigators to Hawaii to find out if Obama was really born in the United States. "I have people that actually have been studying it, and they cannot believe what they're finding,” Trump said. A clear case of “Trump Derangement Syndrome."

  3 days ago
• Opinion

  ‘I have come to a realization’

  After hearing endless ranting by the anti-abortion extremists, I have come to a realization: I like eggs for breakfast. I have eaten hundreds of eggs. Now I understand that I am guilty of the murder of hundreds of unborn chickens.

  3 days ago
• Local News

  Smoke alarms save lives

  Toledo Fire and Rescue personnel are providing and installing smoke alarms for free. Smoke alarms that are properly installed and maintained play a vital role in reducing fire deaths and injuries, emergency officials say. If there is a fire in your home, smoke spreads fast and you need smoke alarms to give you time to get out.

  3 days ago
• Community

  ‘Orcas in Oregon’ is topic of talk

  Killer whales, also known as orcas, are one of the most widely recognized type of whale or dolphin in the world. With their distinctive black-and-white coloring, tall dorsal fins and reputation as top predators, everyone knows what an orca is and how they live — or do we? Colleen Weiler, a Rekos fellow at the Rekos Fellowship for Orca Conservation, will give a presentation, “Orcas in Oregon,” at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 20, at the OSU Extension Lincoln County Office, located at 1211 SE Bay Blvd. in Newport.

  3 days ago
• Community

  Youth-focused Mental Health First Aid class offered

  Would you know how to respond when a young person says they are depressed or are thinking of suicide? A free course is being offered to help people learn the skills needed to respond appropriately. A youth-focused Mental Health First Aid course will be held on Tuesday, June 25, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Center for Health Education, located at 740 SW Ninth St. in Newport.

  3 days ago
• Community

  Summer Reading Club Family Nights at Driftwood

  Driftwood Public Library is ready to blast into “A Universe of Stories,” the theme of its 2019 summer reading program for all ages, from babies to adults. Everyone can sign up to be a part of the adventure. Reading throughout the summer months is rewarded with incentives, as well as fun programs offered free to the community.

  3 days ago
• Community

  Philosophical Forum meets in Yachats

  The Philosophical Forum meets Sunday, June 16, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., at 330 King St. in Yachats. For directions or information, call 541-547-3904.

  3 days ago