I’m curious if we can mitigate the staggering effects that the pandemic is having on our lives with some mirth and whimsy? It might be a touch of tonic to […]
Will a little humor help get us through this staggering pandemic?
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Archives for March 2020
Beach walks will be missed if state closes day-use areas
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My husband and I live on the Alsea River in Waldport and have been watching the Waldport Facebook page regarding the extra influx of visitors this weekend. The panic is […]
An act of kindness, tears of gratitude
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Two days ago a truck pulled up in my driveway. A couple got out, a young couple I know from Eugene. They are friends of my youngest daughter who lives […]
Social distancing doesn’t exist at grocery stores
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After changing my lifestyle to accommodate social distancing, I was struck a few days ago by the difficulty of following advisory guidelines while making a necessary visit the grocery store. […]
Helpful hint: buy washable cotton gloves
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We bought two dozen pair of cotton gloves from www.ConstructionGear.com for $5 a dozen which we wear every time we have to go out. They are porous so probably provide […]
More Yachats-area restaurants close over the weekend as business plummets and to keep staff, public safe
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By QUINTON SMITH and CHERYL ROMANO/YachatsNews.com Two more Yachats restaurants closed this weekend as business slumped from statewide dining restrictions, fewer Spring Break visitors and to protect staff and […]
Coronavirus concerns and few visitors leads to closure of Overleaf, Fireside and Adobe motels
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By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com The three largest motels in Yachats are closing until the coronavirus outbreak subsides, laying off up to 140 employees. The 54-room Overleaf Lodge and 43-room Fireside […]
Lincoln County emergency managers issue information bulletin, advice, online links
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Dear Lincoln County Community Members, We recognize these are challenging times with continually changing information related to the global, federal, state and local response to the COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) pandemic. […]
YachatsNews seeks ideas for community and personal stories during coronavirus outbreak
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Dear YachatsNews readers and subscribers: I’m seeking your ideas and comments during this very unusual time. We’ve had 2-3 weeks of near constant local and state coverage of the […]
Oregon governor reluctant to order statewide “stay home” but new directions could come Monday
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By LES ZAITZ/Oregon Capital Bureau For four million Oregonians, staying home now could save a life. State health officials expect to see a rapid increase in the number of […]