The personal and the public By Butch Freedman It’s labeled S.A.D., a very appropriate acronym as it stands for seasonal affective disorder. In laymen’s terms, it means that as…
Author: Butch Freedman
I'm a former biologist, current designer, author, and AI and technology enthusiast. Having worked for independent, small newspapers in Oregon since 2012 including the Portland Mercury, the Cannon Beach Gazette, the Seaside Signal, the Hip Fish, and more. I hold a BS degree in watershed restoration science and policy, and a MS in Administration and Management. Please email me with questions, I promise I don't bite!
Singing School with Onry of Future Prairie and Portland Opera at Bay City Arts Center Dec. 9th
Voice lessons for beginners with Onry of Future Prairie and Portland Opera – All ages welcome – Wednesday December 9th from 4 to 5:30 pm. Singing School is Future Prairie’s ongoing…
Fantasy Theme Oil Painting Workshop with Erica Robin November 22nd at Bay City Arts Center
All skill levels welcome! Create a fantasy-theme painting with step-by-step guidance from artist Erica Robin. Join us at Bay City Arts Center on Sunday November 22nd from 1 to 3:30 pm….
BUTCH’S BLOG: This sentence does not need an exclamation point!
By Butch Freedman This sentence does not need an exclamation point! It definitely does not need two!! And why would you ever use three?!!! Okay, I admit it. I am a…
Tillamook County Slash Burns 2026 – Air Quality Advisory
From Rockaway Beach Fire & Rescue 11/10/26: CONTROLLED BURN NOTICE- As you may have noticed, there is currently a large burn east of Rockaway. This is a prescribed slash burn under…
Neighbors Helping Neighbors: Tillamook’s Christmas Basket Program Returns for 2026 – Applications Due by Nov. 18, Available at CARE
Become a Sponsor to support local families By Rebecca Dougherty Applications for the Christmas Basket Program are available at CARE, Inc., which will assist only with handing out and receiving…
BUTCH’S BLOG – MOVIE REVIEW: “Wildwood”—an amazing film
By Butch Freedman I’m not normally a fan of animated films, and so was somewhat hesitant to go with my wife to see the new animated movie, “Wildwood”, that was playing at…
Meet the Fruity Boyz, United Paws Kittens of the Week
Meet Blueberry and Boysenberry, United Paws Kittens of the Week. These Fruity Boyz are handsome, bonded brothers with classic tabby markings. Blueberry has cute white paws, a little kink in his…
Human Alterations to Tillamook Bay Watershed – Tillamook Bay Watershed Council presents: Brief History of Modification Since European Settlement by Paul Levesque Nov. 17
“Human Modifications to the Tillamook Bay Watershed: A Brief History of Alteration Since European Settlement” by Paul Levesque, Tillamook Bay Watershed Council, Board Chair November 17 Tillamook County Pioneer Museum 2106…
GIFT FROM THE MUSE: Winding Down
EDITOR’S NOTE: You might have noticed that Neal Lemery’s pieces are now appearing under a different heading “Gift from the Muse” instead of Words of Wisdom … Neal’s note to me when…
