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Coos Bay Library Offering Free Email Refresher Workshop

If you need a refresher course on email, the Coos Bay Library is offering a workshop on Friday, March 9th from 9:30-11am.  Seating is limited, so pre-registration is required; you can sign up at the reference desk. This workshop is intended for email users who want to practice with an instructor present. There will be [...]


Wednesday February 22 2012

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Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley Denounces Senate Amendment

Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley gathered with women’s health advocates yesterday to denounce a Senate amendment that would deny health insurance coverage to women for birth control and any essential, preventive health care service if their employer has a religious or moral objection. Merkley emphasized the proposed Blunt amendment would jeopardize health care coverage for millions [...]


Wednesday February 22 2012

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What Is The Longest-Running Annual Event In Coquille?

Many agree the longest running annual event in Coquille must be the Spaghetti Feed, hosted by  the Holy Name Church. This event on Sunday, March 11th will be at it’s usual location, the Coquille Community Building from Noon to 4pm.  The cost for individuals age 11 and up is $6, children age 5 to 10 [...]


Wednesday February 22 2012

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ATV Rider Found Dead on Bandon Beach

An ATV rider was found dead on a Bandon beach yesterday. Coos County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a report of a single vehicle ATV accident on the beach. Upon arrival first responders found 74 year old Michael P. Keller of Bandon on the beach near his four wheel drive ATV, approximately one half mile north [...]


Tuesday February 21 2012

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Charleston Seeks names for Fisherman’s Memorial

The Charleston Fishermen’s Memorial Committee is seeking names of individuals who were lost at sea, or have worked in the fishing industry, to be listed on the memorial at the Charleston Marina. The deadline for sending in applications is March 15th. Applications are available at the Charleston office of the Oregon International Port of Coos [...]


Tuesday February 21 2012

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Paul Frazier’s Son Sentenced

The 17-year-old son of Coos County District Attorney Paul Frazier has been sentenced. Appearing in court, Frazier’s son admitted to engaging in sex with a 13-year-old female. The 17-year-old pled guilty to Second Degree Sexual Abuse. Due to a plea agreement, the charge of Third Degree Rape was dropped. The case is being handled by [...]


Tuesday February 21 2012

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Having A Garage Sale To Support The Relay For Life

Relay for Life Garage Sale at the First United Methodist Church, 123 Ocean Boulevard in Coos Bay. It’s on  Friday, March 16th from 8am to 3pm and Saturday, March 17th, from 8am to 12 Noon.    


Tuesday February 21 2012

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Happy Birthday To Dr. Seuss At The Coos Bay Libray

The Coos Bay Library joins schools and libraries across the country to celebrate the birthday of Dr. Seuss. It’s on Thursday, March 3rd at 6pm. Everyone is invited to this fun-filled, family-oriented evening. Students from the MHS Honor Society will read stories by Dr. Suess and other favorite authors. Free books will be provided by [...]


Tuesday February 21 2012

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ODOT Re-Opens Highway 42 After Two Day Closure

The Oregon Department of Transportation has announced that one lane of highway 42 re-opened to traffic at 1:20am this morning, following a two-day, full closure to excavate loose rock and material from the County line slide. Rock removal is expected to continue for several weeks. Drivers should expect 20-minute delays as flaggers provide traffic control [...]


Monday February 20 2012

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Girls / Boys Basketball Camp Today At N B High School

Coach Tom Nicholls and members of the North Bend boys basketball program will be holding a basketball camp for girls and boys who are ages 8-14 today. The camp will be at the North Bend High School gym starting at 9am. The cost is $20 per person and campers are asked to bring their own [...]


Monday February 20 2012

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