By Butch Freedman I watched a “60 Minutes” episode last night about three 80-year-olds who were born in the death camps of the Nazis in 1945. It was a story of resilience…
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BOOK REVIEWS: Congratulations, by the way By George Saunders
By Jim Heffernan Here’s how The New York Times introduces this very short beautiful book: “Three months after George Saunders gave a graduation address at Syracuse University, a transcript of that speech…
Diabetes Self-Management Class at Tillamook YMCA – Sign up now
Living well with diabetes doesn’t mean doing it alone. The Tillamook YMCA and Northwest Senior & Disability Services is excited to offer the Diabetes Self-Management Program (DSMP) — a 6-week workshop designed…
GORDON’S WEEKLY WEATHER UPDATE 2/16/26: For those wanting snow, it is appearing like you will get your wish; Question is…how much snow are we looking at?
By Gordon McCraw, Meteorologist for the Tillamook County Pioneer Well, it looks like winter is returning after giving us a mild period the last few weeks. Today we have a low pressure…
United Paws Cat of the Week: Meet Ivy
Meet Ivy, United Paws Cat of the Week. Ivy is a calico beauty who was abandoned when her guardian moved. A neighbor fed her as an outside cat, and reached out for…
CIVIL DISCOURSE: An Agenda of Joy
EDITOR’S NOTE: I’m asked a lot about what I read – and I read a lot – several dozen different publications and especially a lot of blogs on Substack. Here’s one of…
GEEZER TRIBE – FROM THE ARCHIVES: What’s to Love About February?
EDITOR’S NOTE: It’s been nearly a year since Linda Shaffer joined her dear Mr. S, now both looking down upon us all and I’m sure shaking their heads – it’s time to…
“Let’s Get Ready to Rock and Roll” Feb. 21 – Brings Inspiration and Preparedness to Tillamook County
The Cape Meares Emergency Volunteer Corps (CMEVC) and the newly formed Tillamook Emergency Volunteer Corps (TEVC) are gearing up for an energizing and educational morning as the Let’s Get Ready to Rock…
SPECIAL GORDON’S WEEKEND UPDATE 2/14/26: Looks like Winter will make appearance, Snow in them thar hills next week
Happy Birthday to Oregon and Happy Valentines Day to you’all … Here’s a little update for next week: It is looking like the Coast Range will be getting some snow next week…
NORTH COUNTY RESISTANCE: For the Love of Democracy Protest, Downtown Nehalem, Saturday Feb. 14
Wishing everyone Happy Valentine’s Day! The North County Resistance Protest is scheduled for February 14 from noon to 2 PM in Nehalem. We invite you to join us in celebrating our rights:…