Dec. 25: Singer John Edwards of The Spinners is 72. Singer Jimmy Buffett is 70. Country singer Barbara Mandrell is 68. Actress Sissy Spacek is 67. Actress CCH Pounder is 64. Singer Annie Lennox is 62. Singer Steve Wariner is…

Nobody is talking about pulling the plug on the displays, which are still a source of neighborhood pride. But there has been extra grumbling this season, especially after some parking spots usually used by residents were blocked off for rows…

NEW YORK (AP) — It's a neighborhood Christmas display with New York City attitude: big, brash, loud and over-the-top.

NEW YORK (AP) — It's a neighborhood Christmas display with New York City attitude: big, brash, loud and over-the-top.

Almost everybody does it. Many of us regret it afterward. Then we resolve not to do it again next time. Are we talking about overspending on Christmas? Or not fighting with relatives? Nope, not gonna go anywhere close to those…

I recently bought two old postcards of Bandon scenes. The first one I am sharing was the Bandon Grade School (now Ocean Crest), taken sometime in the early to mid-40s. The school was built several years after the Fire of…

BANDON — Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy a free meal on Christmas Day.

(HealthDay News) -- Holiday favorite foods can wreak havoc on your teeth, so take care to protect your smile.

Jeweled breads, studded with candied fruits and nuts, are hallmarks of the Christmas holiday, traditions brought by European immigrants as they settled across the United States. Fruitcake, panettone, and julekake are favorites, but for many, the Christmas stollen is king.

Jeweled breads, studded with candied fruits and nuts, are hallmarks of the Christmas holiday, traditions brought by European immigrants as they settled across the United States. Fruitcake, panettone, and julekake are favorites, but for many, the Christmas stollen is king.

(Family Features) One of the most memorable moments at any holiday dinner is when a moist, delicious turkey is brought to the table. Everyone grabs their forks at the sight of a perfectly brown bird glistening with juicy flavor.

(Family Features) The holiday season evokes thoughts of delicious, hearty and festive meals. Whether planning a family feast or flitting among gatherings, you may find it harder than ever to maintain a healthy lifestyle and keep your weight management goals…

Pay-it-forward programs seem to gain momentum around Christmas.

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Making your own ornaments and decorations for the holidays has its own rewards — the need to create is strong in many of us — but it feels particularly good to dig out your art supplies at this time of…

Lower Umpqua Senior Center

Gardeners make good friends, especially during the holidays when they give out foods preserved from their gardens.

Gardeners make good friends, especially during the holidays when they give out foods preserved from their gardens.

Gardeners make good friends, especially during the holidays when they give out foods preserved from their gardens.