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For Jo Manning, there’s life before Oct. 21, 2019 — and life after.
It was on this date last fall that the Springfield City Council voted to approve a rezoning application — against the recommendation of its planning commission — that would seem to mean a certain end to a mobile home park where Manning lives.
Sometimes we fall, and we get right back up again.
Martha Wright is a "sobriety coach" who wants to help "gray area drinkers."
For many of us, summer offers opportunities for additional reading time. If you have a library card, then you have access to digital books for free. With options for smart phones, tablets, kindle e-readers, and home computers, you can get e-books and downloadable audiobooks from home 24/7.
There is a 25-foot-tall Japanese maple tree growing by my backyard patio. It started as a tiny seedling that germinated from a seed that fell off the coral bark maple growing in the front yard.
The Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon (FCCO) is seeking submissions of Portland-area outdoor cat enclosures and cat patios, or “catios,” to be featured on the Eighth Annual Catio Tour on Sept. 12.
May is National Bike Month and a perfect opportunity to get some fresh air and practice social distancing — even when and if quarantines have been lifted.
While most local senior centers remain closed to the public, administrators are working hard to stay connected with the community.
By HEATHER WAISANEN
What is the best thing a woman can do to battle cancer? Go running in the mud with dozens of enthusiastic supporters, of course.
To preserve history through art is important, but what happens when the artwork is damaged by fire or water?
Who knew that champagne and strawberries on crackers would be such a hit?
Authenticity at work has gained traction over the last few years. It requires self-awareness and, ultimately, vulnerability. Here are some questions to ask yourself that may help you foster greater self-awareness and authenticity.
Concert promoter Mike Meyer celebrates the sounds of nature through a new radio program titled Island Earth Radio, heard twice a week through Eugene station KRVM-FM, 91.9.
Even avid readers can have dry spells, endlessly searching for something good to read. Getting reading recommendations from friends is an option, but you might have vastly different tastes. Another option is to let the robots at Amazon tell you what to read (and buy), but we hope it hasn’t c…
No matter how long you’ve been with your partner, you still need to make time for each other. Here’s a list of ideas for spending quality time together.
Want to support culture while enjoying music, meeting great people and learning about new things? The Eugene Symphony Guild has a spot for you.
Today’s audiences are looking for big shows – the bigger, the better – and local cultural establishments are responding.
Laughing yoga changes lives, and that’s no joke.
When residents in Nancy Inglehart’s Gresham neighborhood learned their rent would be increasing by $40 a month, they had decisions to make.
Glass blowing is a talent one coastal artist turned into a thriving business in Lincoln City.
What matters most to you when you’re dining out at a restaurant? Do you make your decisions based on cuisine, location or price?
Ever wonder how Halloween would fare in a time machine? These mysteries are revealed when the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library features a display of Izo Milano’s antique postcards and memorabilia this month.
Many of us dream of having the time to paint and explore our artistic side when we’re no longer working full-time. It’s part of our desire to keep mental acuity as we age.
Step inside Abbey Creek Vineyard and Winery, and you’ll notice right away this isn’t your typical experience – hip hop music plays in the background, family pictures are posted on the wall, and you’re greeted by Bertony Faustin, Oregon’s first black winemaker.
Joni Portmann joined Habitat for Humanity and hasn’t looked back
Take this advice from a local career coach and move past your fears
One of Oregon’s most beautiful treasures lies in the Sweet Home Ranger District of the Willamette National Forest.
Travel Lane County has developed a self-guided journey to world-class culinary and agricultural experiences.
The idea to return to my hometown brought an uplifting feeling. This journey of 400 miles to Southern Oregon felt right. A road trip has always been full of mystery and wonder for me. Remembering the places, people, neighborhoods, special relationships, seasonal sites, and variety of events …
Travel Portland’s Jeff Miller takes us for a tour of Portland's wild side.
From busting broncos to bull riders and even cowboy poetry, there’s something for everyone at local rodeos.
If you’d like to do some bargain hunting, and help local charities in the process, consider visiting a thrift store.
Join other book lovers this summer for book discussion inside and outside at Corvallis-Benton County Library.
John Rogers has been collecting comic books since 1984, so what better venue for raising funds to fight cancer.
In an interview with AARP some years back, they mentioned that so many people serving as caregivers don’t necessarily see themselves or identify as a caregiver. They asked, “How do people know if they are indeed a caregiver?”
Here are some our favorite Oregon beaches for the 50+ crowd
All of us possess a past.
Our kidneys work hard to keep us healthy so it is good to take some time to think about what we can do to keep them healthy. Our kidneys work 24/7 filtering our blood, removing toxins and fluids to keep our bodies well.
An organization called Washington Women in Trades is searching for women in the greater Willamette Valley who worked in nontraditional jobs in the 1940s, especially during World War II.
Cherriots wants to help you learn to ride the bus — it’s fun and easy
Robert Rycroft has found meaning through the art he’s able to create by using a brush and his mouth.
If there’s one thing that energizes Bethany Larson, it’s the opportunity to inspire young people beyond what they could have imagined for themselves.
Sys Qvist Johnston had an “aha” moment when looking to test a color for her pottery.
I used to take the probability that I’d always have at least one more day of life for granted. Now that I’m older, I don’t. With this heightened sense of mortality I’ve become an advocate for helping our community right now — while I’m still alive and kicking.
This past Christmas Day, my beautiful bride of 35 years passed into eternity. Carmela Valentina Coyne had a bubbly persona and loved to encourage others.
February is the shortest month of the year, so why does it always feel like it’s the longest?
Love your pets — no matter what. And when they get old, slow down and have problems, be sure you know what they need.
Follow these simple tips to keep yourself warm and dry during the winter months
Blending theology with creativity, Aumsville artist Don White loves to find ways to use his passion for art in his ministry.
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