It helps to stop and be thankful for the partners that help you achieve goals and function effectively in turbulent times and itâs easy to make the case the year 2020 counts as a turbulent time. So here is my list of people and organizations that have helped Drain be successful in the year 2020.
I love talking about books. One of the best parts of my work is chatting with fellow bibliophiles about the titles and authors that capture their attention, and I enjoy nothing more than adding to my to-be-read list.
The Douglas County Clerkâs office issued the following licenses Sept. 14-18.
If a sun-drenched vacation on a powdery white-sand beach sounds tempting as winter approaches, think about taking a trip to Cancun, on Mexicoâs Caribbean coast.
The global pandemic sparked by the spread of the novel coronavirus caught many people off guard. Life changed seemingly overnight, causing a host of unforeseen consequences that people were still confronting months after the pandemic began.
Question: Iâm concerned about my vegetable garden and landscape plants because of the effects of these prolonged wildfires. Does all this ash and smoke harm my plants, and are my fruits and vegetables safe to eat?
While the coronavirus may have put a damper on long-distance vacation plans, you can still enjoy a getaway on a close to home trip. Look for a spot far enough away that you can really unwind and relax, but close enough that you can easily travel by car.
PARIS â With precision and boundless energy, a team of carpenters used medieval techniques to raise up â by hand â a three-ton oak truss Saturday in front of Notre Dame Cathedral, a replica of the wooden structures that were consumed in the landmarkâs devastating April 2019 fire that also to…
The Douglas County Clerkâs office issued the following licenses Sept. 7-11.
An increased reliance on virtual home instruction has many students rethinking their organizational strategies and daily school schedules. Learning at home is different from being in a traditional classroom environment, but with some effective strategies, students can persevere without missi…
Question: My neighbor has a Curly willow tree. Would that be a good tree for my yard?
EDITORâS NOTE: The columns of Bill Duncan are being reprinted in The News-Review. Duncan, who died in November 2011, wrote a weekly column for The News-Review and The Capital Press of Salem from 1981 to 2011. Duncan wrote the following column in April 2008. His thoughts are still pertinent t…
TODAYOvereaters Anonymous â 5 p.m., First United Methodist Church Room 17, 1771 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg. Meetings will be held outside if weather permits during COVID restrictions. 541-637-8555.
Roseburg Public Library is excited to announce expanded hours beginning Wednesday, Sept. 16.
With fires burning in Douglas County and around the state, readers of The News-Review have been submitting photos of our smoky skies.
If youâre a weekend golfer who dreams of playing on some of the countryâs best courses, here are some spots you can add to your travel bucket list.
The Douglas County Clerkâs office issued the following licenses Aug. 31 â Sept. 4.
Question: Can you give me some tips for growing hops in the Umpqua Valley?
TODAYOvereaters Anonymous â 5 p.m., First United Methodist Church Room 17, 1771 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg. Meetings will be held outside if weather permits during COVID restrictions. 541-637-8555.
EDITORâS NOTE: The columns of Bill Duncan are being reprinted in The News-Review. Duncan, who died in November 2011, wrote a weekly column for The News-Review and The Capital Press of Salem from 1981 to 2011. Duncan wrote the following column in April 1994. His thoughts are still pertinent t…
Roseburg Public Library is commemorating the centennial of the Nineteenth Amendment with activities and resources for all ages.
Despite restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, readers of The News-Review have been getting out and capturing photos.
When youâre choosing a beach vacation for the whole family, of course you want a destination with plenty of sun, crystal clear water and pristine stretches of sand.
The Douglas County Clerkâs office issued the following licenses Aug. 24-28.
Question: I found this large striped beetle bumbling around my porch light at night. What is it and is it harmful?
Evening Planets, a parade of six planetsFive planets are spread across the evening sky tonight. Jupiter leads the parade and Uranus completes it. By mid-month, Mercury sneaks ahead of Jupiter just after sunset, bringing the parade to six planets within two hours after sunset.
Despite restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, readers of The News-Review have been getting out and capturing photos.
Are you and your future spouse having trouble coming up with the perfect honeymoon destination?
Question: Does garlic grow well in the Umpqua Valley? It seems my attempts to grow garlic result in small heads, or they tend to rot or split apart in the ground.
The Douglas County Clerkâs office issued the following licenses Aug. 17-21.
