Pet ownership here on the Oregon Coast is not quite a requirement for residency but it’s close. I have yet to meet a dog who does not love the opportunity to “go to the beach”. This is one of the superb benefits of Coastal living. What happens when the pack leader is called away for [...]
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For those of us who are suffering from Farmer’s Market Withdrawal, help is on its way. Saturday November 19, 2011 marks the first day of the Winter Farmer’s Market at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds, a continuation of the Newport Saturday market. Local growers and food producers of all kinds will be represented providing [...]
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As the holidays approach we have the opportunity to reverse a trend, give great gifts, and help ourselves all at the same time. Many of us give gifts, large and small. This year how about giving something that is grown, created or provided locally. Here are some ideas to consider for your holiday shopping:
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The Newport Farmer’s Market is in full swing again this year. Saturdays for 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at 101 and Angle St, right next to City hall in Newport. This is the place to find the very best local produce and fruits and bakery products. Perennials of all sorts as well as vegetable [...]
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July 9th,10th & 11th at the Newport Middle School is the site of an annual event sure to please the whole family. This is the Willamette Agility Group (WAG) trials. In these events, dog athletes and their handlers run a timed course of obstacles including jumps, ramps, tunnels and pole weaving designed to test their speed and agility.
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It’s here at last. After a bit of political tap dancing by leaders in competing cities, Newport has won the NOAA stamp of approval for the establishment of a new Pacific Fleet Home Port. On 6/4 an official groundbreaking ceremony was conducted to the background noise of earth moving equipment doing site preparation.
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Local Ocean Seafoods, operated by Laura Anderson is my favorite place for seafood both at the fish counter and as a meal in the restaurant. You may have caught a previous blog post on this site. If not here is an overview. This is a terrific location at which one can enjoy some of [...]
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