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Just floating an idea…

It has been more than a century since Oregon residents could view a local sea otter anywhere outside of an aquarium.

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An Andy guide to adventure

Schmooze with three published authors and have a little nosh when Bubbelah Press of Newport celebrates the publication of its first book: "The Jew Girls Adventure Series: You Can Call Me Andy," this Saturday, Nov. 12.

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Pop in for a dance

The Central Oregon Coast’s own Lincoln Pops Orchestra will be swinging and hopping at the Newport Elks Lodge this Saturday, Nov. 12.

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Oh, brother!

Brother-and-sister artistic duo Bryan Nichols and Megan Brieno have joined forces for the latest show at Lincoln City’s Chessman Gallery, a magical exhibit of bold, colorful paintings and more.

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Not to be Swissed

If you hear the distant sound of yodeling while driving through Tillamook this Saturday, Nov. 5, don’t panic — it’s just a sign that the Tillamook Swiss Centennial is in full swing.

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These banners are otterly fabulous

The 14th annual Nye Beach Banner Art Auction will kick off this Saturday, Nov. 5, with a launch party at the Newport Visual Arts Center.

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Peas on Earth

A weekly ritual for many on the Oregon Coast, the Saturday Newport Farmers Market will continue operating through December 17 this year, allowing customers to find a bounty of fresh produce and a great assortment of unique gift items every right through the holiday season.

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From Brazil with love

The rafters of the old church at Neskowin’s Camp Winema might be shaking when the Brasil Guitar Duo presents a concert this Sunday, Nov. 6.

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‘Painted Stories’ on show

Visitors to the Newport Visual Arts Center will be able to explore the “Painted Stories” of Maria Esther Sund in a new exhibit opening from noon to 4 pm this Saturday Nov. 5.  

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Take your pick

On the first weekend of every month, the small industrial town of Toledo celebrates its vibrant arts community in a citywide event at local galleries and studios.

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The Maine event

It’s an irresistible tale about love in all its many forms. Love, with no pretense of perfection, packaged in a classic and simple assemblage of stories.

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We’ve mist you

Take a chilling stroll at Lincoln City’s Spooky Spectacular this Halloween.

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Monks bring the vow factor

In their plum- and saffron-colored robes, Tibetan monks radiate a hard-won sense of tranquility, joy and inner peace.

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Sounds like a great i-dia

Tillamook’s Fairview Grange will be the venue for a two-day Dia de los Muertos celebration on Tuesday and Wednesday, Nov. 1 and 2.

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How do you like them apples?

This is the time of year when we stock up on all the warming spices we associate with fall, like cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg and allspice.

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Got plans? Altar them.

Lincoln City’s Driftwood Public Library will be alive with music, colors and the aromas of delicious food when its Dia de Muertos Celebracion returns on Tuesday, Nov. 1.

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Get a lead on some good advice

Women are this nation's primary K-12 educators, but how can more of them become leaders in education? On Saturday, Nov. 5, Lincoln City’s Driftwood Public Library will offer the chance to learn from two who have.

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Make up for lost time

Halloween is back with a vengeance on the Oregon Coast. Check out our guide to all the best trick or treat events.

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The case for Perpetua motion

I’m at the southern end of Lincoln County, which means, other than the short Hobbit Trail and Heceta Trail, the end of forested trails until Humbug Mountain — a distance of nearly 150 miles. So hiking extra detour miles aren’t an imposition, but a revisit of memory lane.

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