From birds to bunnies, dogs to horses, and everything in between, a classroom full of children has been learning all they can about animals this week at Saving Grace Pet Adoption Center’s summer youth program.
Henry Estate Winery will host the Highland Games for the second time on Aug. 24 and 25.
The Douglas County Museum has been a fixture in the community for half a century, from its founding and opening in 1969 to its 50th anniversary this August.
Kids swarmed to the sidewalk when Joel Mendenhall drove his 1966 white Ford Mustang convertible around corner of Northeast Diamond Lake Boulevard and Northeast Jackson Street.
I really thought that this summer would be the one; the summer I have dreamed of since moving out to the beautiful countryside of Douglas County. The big one. The infamous, rainbow-unicorn of motherhood bragging rights — the screen free summer!
WINCHESTER — Teachers, staff and family members of current students welcomed the community to the new site of Maple Corner Montessori on Tuesday.
Take Root Parenting Connection in Douglas County will be adding classes for parents of teenagers for the 2019-20 school year.
Perhaps the best part of summer is the return to nature. While hiking, camping and other outdoor activities are not limited to warm weather, there is something special about spending hot summer days by the lake or on a trail.
A 22-minute firework show lit up the night sky over the Douglas County Fairgrounds in a patriotic celebration of the Fourth of July Thursday evening.
Editor’s Note: News Editor Mike Henneke was a judge in the Great Umpqua Food Truck Competition.
Blueberry and cherry pie were on the menu Wednesday at the Boys & Girls Club of the Umpqua Valley.
A Fourth of July celebration wouldn’t be complete without fireworks, but people are encouraged to keep it legal and keep it safe.
WINSTON — Douglas County’s largest resident turned 38 years old and celebrated by eating whole watermelons and making footprint paintings on Saturday.
Jake Calkins was vacationing with his family in St. Croix several years ago when the Roseway — a historic fishing and naval yacht — docked and allowed visitors aboard the schooner. This summer he’s returning to the same ship for an ambassador program.
Summer is now in full swing and the kids are home with us all day, every day. Let me say that again — All day. Every day.
I have lived in Douglas County for over 15 years. During this time and before I have been alongside my father, Commander Mike Eakin of the Patrick W. Kelly VFW post 2468, volunteerng for various veterans’ programs and events.
Ava Lazur, 7, and her siblings danced and popped bubbles while her parents, Emily and John Lazur, lounged on a picnic blanket where they waited for Orquesta Akokan on Tuesday night for the kickoff of Music on the Half Shell concert series at Nichols Band Shell at Stewart Park.
Summer vacation presents an opportunity for students to enjoy an extended break from the classroom. While this respite from routine may be a welcome change to youngsters, teachers frequently lament that valuable educational lessons seem to be forgotten each summer. Educators then face toughe…
As the school year comes to an end, libraries around the county are preparing to launch summer reading program. Canyonville, Drain, Glendale, Myrtle Creek, Oakland, Riddle, Sutherlin and Winston will all host a variety of events for all ages.
Aurora Oberg, a youth services librarian at Roseburg Public Library, has been preparing for summer reading since November.
What an amazing spring it has been for promoting STEAM thinking in Douglas County. So many opportunities for our students have paved the way for continued educational programs that bring together the core of science, technology, engineering, artful innovation and math throughout the summer.
Erin Saylor received a phone call from family members that they couldn’t find her 12-year-old son Lucas around 9:30 p.m. May 26 while the family was camping at Toketee.
Perhaps one of our fondest memories from our childhood is going to camp. Camps can provide the opportunity to form lifelong friendships and discover rewarding hobbies that can enrich campers’ lives for decades to come.
Weekend getaways in the great outdoors can be a great way for families to break from the norm and spend some quality time together while getting some fresh air. Such trips are popular, as the U.S. Travel Association notes that nearly three out of four domestic trips are taken for leisure purposes.
Below are a list of Memorial Day events held around the county:
The Respect the Water Safety Committee held its third annual press conference on Tuesday afternoon.
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Even as a young child Diana Pace loved wandering outside.
Kids ran from booth to booth in blue and red life jackets at Stewart Park on Saturday for the eighth year of Water Safety day.
Finding time for hobbies can be difficult. Commitments to work and family take up the bulk of many people’s free time, making it hard to squeeze in a favorite hobby.
The Music on the Half Shell 2019 lineup will feature bands from as far away as Australia, Cuba and Scotland with diverse musical styles intended to offer a little taste of everything to audiences at Stewart Park.
What if I told you that I know of a place where your child could go to help build self-confidence and self-esteem? Would you guess the answer is camp?
Construction is underway to reconstruct and widen a nearly half-mile section of the Riverfront Park multi-use path.
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