A novel idea: Locals write at breakneck pace for NaNoWriMo
Ideas descend like rain this November, at least in the mind of Mackenzie Adix. The McMinnville resident carries a notepad and pencil to make sure none of them have a chance to evaporate. Only 15 days ...
Offbeat Oregon: Lost Crystal Cave: Real or folklore?
Central Oregon is cave country. There may be more caves, discovered and undiscovered, within a 100-mile radius of Bend than anywhere else in the country — ranging in size from tiny, dangerous lava ...
Stopping By: At 90, looking back on a life of learning, teaching
When Edith Reynolds was a teen, her younger brothers started calling her “Duffy.” Stopping By Starla Pointer, who is convinced everyone has an interesting story to tell, has been ...
Offbeat Oregon: Portland’s play to beat The Dalles cost state its branch of U.S. Mint
Portland’s play to beat The Dalles cost Oregon its branch of the federal mint When hardcore coin collectors examine a promising piece of numismatic history, the first place their eyes usually go ...
Carlson: Working like a dog
Regular readers of this column will know that I have a fascination with dogs and the myriad jobs they do for us, some of which we literally couldn’t do without them. The way you know this is that ...
Rohse: Celebrity can be a short-term situation
Fame is fleeting and fickle. One day, everyone is talking about certain people or events. Within a few days, they may be totally forgotten. Now for a bit, you’ll be reminded of some of the famous ...
How to be a
grown-up: Adulting 101 helps young people navigate a complex world
Stephanie Teahn has been a grown-up long enough to have a 24-year-old daughter, but she still recalls the often scary transition from childhood to independent adult life. “I remember being absolutely ...
Positive energy: Jerry Anton's life is powered by art, meditation and optimism
Commercial artist and painter Jerry Anton depended on fine motor skills to make his living and his art. Yet he didn’t get upset when a stroke suddenly robbed him of the use of his right hand. ...
Offbeat Oregon: Stubborn citizen teamed up with Tom McCall on first bottle bill
Longtime Oregonians may remember a time, in the mid-1970s, when the “Welcome to Oregon” signs at the state’s southern border were superfluous. One could tell the difference between Oregon ...
Mathewson: Refuge’s namesake a pioneer in effort to protect Oregon wildlife
Many are likely aware of the large National Wildlife Refuge south of Corvallis — the William L. Finley Refuge. While being established, the name selected was Muddy Creek Refuge. But some Oregonians ...
Helping to shape a 27-year tradition in the West Valley
WILLAMINA - Bill and Sandra Boyson may live in Dallas, but Willamina has always felt a little like home to Bill, as well. He taught art in the Willamina School District for 40 years, retiring ...
Museum exhibit to highlight Vietnam-era veterans, aircraft
The Evergreen Air & Space Museum is opening a new exhibit on Sunday, Nov. 11, honoring the veterans and aircraft that were part of the Vietnam War. The grand opening will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ...
Rohse: An ode to fall leaves and broken habits
Thanksgiving is near at hand — that special time to give thanks. And my first thank you this year may seem a bit strange, but it is justly deserved. It is a thank you to our planet for the magnificent ...
Savvy Senior: What you'll pay for Medicare in 2019
DEAR SAVVY SENIOR: I know there will be a small 2.8 percent cost-of-living increase in Social Security benefits next year but what about Medicare? What will our Medicare Part B monthly premiums and other ...
The bearer of good news
Occasionally, people unfamiliar with The Bulletin Board try to submit letters to the editor. Marianne Thomson, editor of Sheridan’s weekly newsletter, gently advises them to take their opinions ...
