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The Mediterranean diet endures because it works
With so much buzz over so many years, you have to think there’s something to this “Mediterranean diet.” While scores of other diets have grabbed headlines and dominated cookbook best-seller lists, many...
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Couch-class is the only way to fly
Here’s the truth: I get my kicks out of watching HGTV. Home and Garden. Decorating shows, sure, and that curb appeal thing (called “Curb Appeal,” where the host of the show knocks on your door to...
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City looks elsewhere for new top cop
EDITOR’S NOTE: In Case You Missed It is a digest of recent Register-Guard articles of interest to Springfield readers. A lack of interest from any potential in-house candidates means that Springfield’s...
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‘Dragging the gut’ is inspiration for car culture exhibit
Call it the old days of social networking. In the 1940s and ’50s, there was one guaranteed way for a guy or girl to go see and be seen on a Friday or Saturday night: “dragging the gut” along Main...
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Paintings that come naturally
For Springfield artist Charlene Eckman, Yellowstone National Park has long been a beloved place to explore nature, learn about history and take countless photographs of natural wonders. Eckman has...
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Briefly Springfield
Grange to consider alcohol restrictions WALTERVILLE — The Walterville Grange will vote on several proposed bylaw changes — including whether to restrict alcohol use at non-Grange functions for renters...
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LETTERS IN THE EDITOR’S MAILBAG
Detroit story falls short Detroit, Michigan. Motown. Bankruptcy. Shame. Let’s not talk about Cash for Clunkers. First Amendment protection should extend only to press that is “free” of advertisers....
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Willamalane highlights Aug. 2-9
Events scheduled by Willamalane Park and Recreation District for the week of Aug. 2-9. Friday, Aug. 2 Movies in the Park — “The Muppets” (2011) will be shown on the big screen. Bring your blanket and...
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Springfield police log July 18-25
Incidents FRIDAY, JULY 19 Fight: 10:29 p.m., 3100 block Gateway Street. Callers said two men were fighting near a convenience store. Police made an arrest. Assault: 10:28 p.m., 600 block 54th Street....
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Miller athletes compete
The 2Rivers Track Club completed its summer season at the 2013 USATF National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships this past weekend. A trio of recent Springfield High graduates — Jesse...
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Summer ends for baseball teams
The summer baseball season officially came to an end for Springfield and Thurston this past weekend. The AAA American Legion Springfield Titans completed their 50-plus game summer schedule in the Super...
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Vigilance is the key to preventing colon cancer
There are a lot of myths and misinformation surrounding colon cancer, which is the third-most common cancer and the second-leading cause of cancer death in the United States. One of the most important...
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Bond-financed projects under way at local parks
The Willamalane Park and Recreation District’s bond measure projects are in full swing this summer. Voters in November approved a $20 million bond measure to preserve land, develop parks and athletic...
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A new puppy? What am I thinking?
Eleanor Roosevelt and Margaret Mead are a mouthful, so we’re naming the puppy ... Olive. Coming soon, when she’s 8 weeks old, weaned and has had her shots — and if the young lady who also wants her,...
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Women claim sex abuse by pastor
EDITOR’S NOTE: In Case You Missed It is a digest of recent Register-Guard articles of interest to Springfield readers. Two Lane County women are suing a Springfield church for more than $7 million...
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Bridge players find connection
Brenda Olsen has an addiction, and luckily for her, she isn’t alone. Olsen is addicted to bridge, and twice a week she meets other “addicts” of the card game at the Emerald Bridge Club to satisfy her...
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Serious on comics
James Franco isn’t a superhero, but for a growing number of Springfield comic fans, he is a hero. Franco’s intimate knowledge of the superhero pantheon almost makes him a personal friend to true...
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Ex-Colt battles in Cape Cod League
It’s been an up and down summer for Oregon graduate Darrell Hunter. The former Thurston High standout has appeared in 13 games out of the bullpen for the Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox of the Cape Cod...
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U.S. Amateur next up for Falk
For the second time in three years, Tyler Falk will be competing in one of golf’s most coveted tournaments — the U.S. Amateur. The Springfield native and senior-to-be at Northwest Christian University...
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WILLAMALANE HIGHLIGHTS
Events scheduled by Willamalane Park and Recreation District for the week of Aug. 10-16. Saturday, Aug. 10 Family Fishing Day — Ages 3 and older. The afternoon at the Leaburg Fish Hatchery is tailored...
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