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By W.W. CLYDE REID/Oregon Coast TODAY Most people are ashamed to have skeletons in their closet. Not Roger Silver. The Depoe Bay barista/bartender doesn’t have the least concern about those metaphorical symbols of the troubles in one’s past that worry most people. “I’m very proud of my collection of skeletons,” he said. “I have 14 full-sized skeletons, several more

By Oregon Coast TODAY The hand-painted banners that have graced light poles throughout Nye Beach area of Newport are being auctioned off, as is tradition, to raise money for kids’ arts programs. A kick-off party will take place Saturday, Oct. 26, at the Newport Visual Arts Center where guests can view the banners while enjoying light refreshments. Bidding opens

By Oregon Coast TODAY The Economic Development Alliance of Lincoln County is inviting business owners, entrepreneurs, and people interested in starting a business to its second annual Fail Fest gathering Thursday, Oct. 24, in Newport. The celebration of local entrepreneurs features business owners sharing their stories and the lessons learned from experiencing the failures necessary to innovate and create

By Oregon Coast TODAY You’ll be swept away by “The Tempest,” a modern take on William Shakespeare’s final play, presented by New Visions Arts. Directed by Marc Maislen, the production creatively uses the Newport Performing Arts Center space with both action and a stunning set that flows out from the center’s main stage. Shakespeare’s work, with themes of colonialism and

By Oregon Coast TODAY The way Lincoln County audiences respond to Halie Loren might lead you to assume she is a local girl made good. But Loren, performing at the Lincoln City Cultural Center on Saturday, Aug. 31, grew up in Alaska. “I have been performing on the central coast since I was about 14 years old,” she said. “I

By Oregon Coast TODAY TOLEDO — It will be all about boats at the Wooden Boat Show and Containerboard Boat Contest on Saturday and Sunday in Toledo. The 19th annual Port of Toledo Wooden Boat Show is a family friendly two-day event celebrating Toledo’s maritime heritage. A variety of vessels will be on display including classic vessels, unique owner-built

By Oregon Coast TODAY The third annual Oregon Paddle Out to honor all Oregon surfers who have passed will be held at the Agate Beach Cove on Saturday, July 20 as part of an all-day beach party with multiple events this year to celebrate the 60th year of surfing at Agate Beach. A Retro Surf Demo to celebrate the

By MICHAEL EDWARDS/Oregon Coast TODAY One hundred yards from the bluff where the cold Pacific breakers batter and bend the sea palms, wave power propels a common murre skyward into the morning mist. The murre flies low and fast over the ocean towards its boisterous breeding colony fussing atop Pirate Cove’s guano-plastered boulders. Within earshot of the murre colony,

By Oregon Coast TODAY The Jacob Jolliff Band returns for a live concert “The Jacob Jolliff Band: Mandolin Mysteries Tour” at the Newport Performing Arts Center on Sunday, June 30. One of the country’s premier contemporary mandolinists, Jolliff has assembled a quartet of spectacular musicians, bringing their genre-busting fresh take on finger-picking bluegrass and vocal harmonies for one performance