By Jan Boal, RN Drums have been used as far back as 5500 BC in China. This drum was made of alligator skin. Countries and cultures from around the world have used…
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NEWS UPDATE FROM STATE REPRESENTATIVE DAVID GOMBERG: Autumn News on Housing, Drought, Spraying, and a Special Show in the Sky
By Representative David Gomberg, House District 10 9/18/2023 Hello Neighbors and Friends, More money is coming to Lincoln and Benton Counties to address housing and homelessness – but not as much as…
THE VIEW FROM HERE: The Rule of Three
By Lianne Thompson Did you have a good Summer? Did you find ways to relax and experience happiness in some form? I hope so. My happiness came this Summer when I could…
BOOK REVIEW: The Ruby Rule – How More Listening and Less Labeling, Brings More Healing and Less Hating
By Jim Heffernan I think it was the full title, “The Ruby Rule: How More Listening and Less Labeling, Brings More Healing and Less Hating” that drew me to this self-improvement book. …
THE OCEANSIDER: Three Arch Inn Withdraws Request to Convert Ground Floor to Hotel Units – 9/14 Hearing Cancelled
By Jerry Keene, Editor, The Oceansider Duane Bauley, the owner of Three Arch Inn (formerly The Anchor Tavern), will withdraw his application to replace the retail and food service space on the Inn’s ground floor with…
WORDS OF WISDOM: My New Approach to Social Media
EDITOR’S NOTE: Ahhh! It’s always a treat to see an email from Neal in my email inbox … and with a view about social media. Our editorial policy is very similar –…
BOOK REVIEW: Talking Across the Divide
By Jim Heffernan I found this book nestled in the Braver Angels library* of recommended books and it tapped perfectly into my obsessive desire to promote civil discussion within our community. It’s…
NEWS UPDATE FROM STATE REPRESENTATIVE DAVID GOMBERG: Our Economy, Our Schools, and Our Climate
By Representative David Gomberg, House District 10 9/5/2023 Hello Neighbors and Friends, Yesterday we honored and enjoyed Labor Day. So this report is coming to you on a Tuesday instead of the typical Monday. I’ll apologize…
THE OCEANSIDER: Sketches of Proposed Fusion Hotel at Oceanside Cabins Site; Public Hearing on Conversion of Surf Shop/Cafe to Hotel Rooms
By Jerry Keene, Editor, The Oceansider First Concept Sketch of Proposed Fusion Hotel The Oceansider has obtained a preliminary concept sketch of the new hotel that Fusion Lodging proposes to build at the current…
Tillamook’s Main Library Park Opens – Maxwell Park Dedication – VIDEO
By Neal Lemery; Photos & Video by Don Backman “A park for the people of Tillamook County, built by the people of Tillamook County.” With these words, the newest public park in…