If I say “pork” the first foods that you probably think of are bacon, ham and sausage.
Storytime has always been a standard program that libraries everywhere offer. It might bring up memories of childhood songs that get stuck in your head or maybe a favorite story that was read to you. Storytime is still happening at the library, which begs the question: what is so important a…
EDITOR’S 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 2002. His thoughts are still pertinent t…
With all of the demands of daily life, it can be difficult to take the time to focus on health and wellness. A trip to a wellness resort is a chance to plug into the latest in healthy practices and come back recharged and ready to take on 2019.
Announcements
The Douglas County Clerk’s office issued the following licenses Mar. 11 to Mar. 15, 2019.
Question: We just cleaned out a large, messy area in the corner of our yard for a vegetable garden. I was distressed to realize that we destroyed the habitats of bees, toads, lizards and others. Are gardens and natural habitats mutually exclusive?
Nyah Kinney may not have ever known her great grandfather, but she’s sure he knows what kind of performance she had Saturday night.
Most of us felt the generosity and neighborliness of those around us during the snowstorm and lack of power. That speaks highly of our community that also responds during normal times to the needs of others. With that in mind, here are some places that could use helping hands.
Anytime is a great time to treat your mother or the mother of your children to a relaxing getaway, but Mother’s Day is a perfect reason to give her the gift of travel.
Fruits, veggies and sandwiches sit in the cooler by the front door of Downtown Market while the rest of the large room is stocked with 25 coolers of alcohol, a back shelf with cigarettes and shelves with snack food and wine.
Welcoming a pet into one’s life can be a rewarding experience. Pets promote compassion and discipline in their owners, and their companionship can be incredibly rewarding. They also can be helpful tools for teaching children responsibility.
Announcements
The Douglas County Clerk’s office issued the following licenses Mar. 4 to Mar. 8, 2019.
Firehouse Fudge is closing its storefront, but owner and fudge maker Dean Martin will still be taking his plethora of flavors to farmers markets and festivals.
One of the best things about being a librarian is that I get to talk about books. I love hearing about a great new read (“The Friend” by Sigrid Nunez recently was pitched to me in such a wonderful way that it immediately rose to the top of my list), and I get giddy when someone asks me to re…
Many travelers have had to cope with at least one of these situations: their flight is delayed, overbooked or canceled.
The buddy system is widely used to help men and women get in shape. Friends can encourage their workout partners to get off the couch on days when their motivation might be waning, and partners can return that favor when the roles are reversed. And the benefits of the buddy system are not ex…
Announcements
The Douglas County Clerk’s office issued the following licenses Feb. 25 to Mar. 1, 2019:
Question: The recent snowstorm that hit Douglas County did an enormous amount of damage to my landscape plants. I have lived in Douglas County for over 20 years and never had this much snow before. How should I prune my trees and shrubs to help them recover once the snow has melted?
The First Presbyterian Church's annual Lenten Meditation in Music will begin at 12:10 p.m. Friday and continue every Friday through April 19 at 823 SE Lane Ave., Roseburg.
“I’ve been making salsa for 20 years, how do I can it?”
Oats are a wonderful breakfast food but they can be so much more versatile than that. Oats can be included in snacks, main dishes or they can be sweet or savory. They are usually eaten in a whole grain state so they are full of fiber, which most everyone needs more of in their diet. Oats hav…
Question: Can sweet potatoes and yams grow in our climate? Can you recommend some tips for growing them successfully in my backyard garden?
Announcements
The Douglas County Clerk’s office issued the following licenses Feb. 18 to Feb. 22, 2019.
Accidents and storms can disrupt the electricity that powers everything in homes and businesses. A short-term loss of power can be a nuisance, but extended power outages can cause damage and may even be dangerous.
Kathryn Howard dance recital rescheduled
More than 150 vendors will take over the Douglas County Fairgrounds this weekend for the 2019 Home and Garden Show.
The Grand Canyon is “beyond comparison — beyond description; absolutely unparalleled throughout the wide world,” President Theodore Roosevelt said when he visited the Grand Canyon in 1903.
