At the movies
The following movies are playing at South Coast theaters. Times are shown for movies at Pony Village Cinemas. () indicates showings for Friday-Sunday only. For locations outside the Bay Area, call the theaters for showtimes. Amelia After becoming the...
 8.1K - Nov. 6, 2009; scored 53.0 Thanksgiving drama? We want to know about it
Do you remember a Thanksgiving when the smoke alarm and the doorbell both went off at the same time? Or maybe your favorite Thanksgiving memory is a loved one s return from a war. We d like to print your story. This year our Thanksgiving Day edition ...
0.8K - Nov. 6, 2009; scored 53.0 Four rescued from burning apartment
WILSONVILLE (AP) Firefighters rescued four people, including an infant, from the third floor of a burning apartment building in Wilsonville. A Tualatin Valley Fire spokesman said no one was injured Wednesday in the two-alarm fire at the Sundial Apa...
0.7K - Nov. 5, 2009; scored 53.0 Tackling practice skipped in NFL
Frank Gore runs right up the gut of the Indianapolis defense. Defensive back Jerraud Powers delivers a big body-blow, but Gore just bounces off and keeps on running, one of two broken tackles on the way to a 64-yard San Francisco touchdown. Baltimore...
6.6K - Nov. 4, 2009; scored 85.0 College needs to first solve crimes
This is about the article concerning smokers (The World, Oct. 28) College May Snuff out Smokers. Why? This is still the United States of America and we should still have some rights left, without having intimidation hanging over our heads. Nonsmoke...
2.5K - Nov. 4, 2009; scored 125.0 Housing authorities ban indoor smoking
NORTH BEND Alan Pape doesn t like going into smokers apartments. But as the maintenance mechanic for the North Bend City/Coos-Curry Housing Authorities, it s part of the job. When you have to stand in them for two or three hours at times and breat...
4.7K - Nov. 4, 2009; scored 1000.0 Pork Tenderloin Stroganoff
The Associated Press Gordon Ramsay suggests serving buttered pasta or steamed rice to accompany this simple stroganoff made with pork tenderloin from his new book, Cooking for Friends. Start to finish: 25 minutes Servings: 4 1 pound pork tenderloin...
1.6K - Nov. 3, 2009; scored 53.0 Pork loin chops with mushroom chutney
The Associated Press Matt Lee and Ted Lee like to smother their pan-fried pork loin chops in a quick mushroom chutney sweetened with prunes. The recipe, which comes from their new cookbook The Lee Bros. Simple Fresh Southern, comes together in just...
2.8K - Nov. 3, 2009; scored 53.0 Don't disguise addictive drugs
Introduced in the United States two years ago, electronic cigarettes are no longer a novelty item but a popular option for many smokers especially those who want to quit. Inhaling on the cigarette-shaped device activates a built-in battery, which h...
1.0K - Nov. 2, 2009; scored 53.0 SOCC lands big federal grant
The U.S. Department of Education has awarded a $143,000 grant to the Southwestern Oregon Community College Welding and Metals Fabrication Program, a press release said. The Collaborative Relevant Education & Applied Technology for Economic Devel...
0.9K - Nov. 2, 2009; scored 53.0 Agencies ban smoking
The North Bend City and Coos-Curry Housing Authorities have adopted a no-smoking policy for the apartments and buildings they own. Also, the Woodland Apartments Preservation and Powers Housing Development adopted a no-smoking policy earlier this mont...
1.0K - Oct. 30, 2009; scored 880.0 Thefts & Mischief
The following are theft and criminal mischief reports from police logs. Coos Bay Oct. 28, 8:37 a.m., someone stole tools from the 100 block of South Wasson Street. Oct. 28, 11:07 a.m., fraud was reported at Walmart, 2051 Newmark Ave. Oct. 28, 11:30 a...
2.4K - Oct. 29, 2009; scored 53.0 Grow lamp sends pot, home up in smoke
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) The very thing helping to allegedly grow an Eagan man s marijuana may have been his downfall. Ryan James Parranto is facing drug charges after authorities say a lamp being used to grow marijuana started a fire at his house in April...
0.8K - Oct. 29, 2009; scored 53.0 NFL head urges careful treatment
WASHINGTON (AP) After testifying for several hours on Capitol Hill and defending how the NFL handles current and retired players with head injuries, commissioner Roger Goodell recalled suffering a concussion himself in high school. Goodell said out...
5.8K - Oct. 29, 2009; scored 53.0 Thefts & Mischief
The following are theft and criminal mischief reports from police logs. Coos Bay Oct. 27, 12:01 p.m., items were stolen from a back yard in the 900 block of Crocker Street. Oct. 27, 12:58 p.m., juveniles were reportedly smoking cigarettes and marijua...
3.6K - Oct. 28, 2009; scored 53.0 College may snuff out smokes
COOS BAY Smokers on Southwestern Oregon Community College s campuses may have nowhere to light up come fall 2011, if the college s board of education agrees with student recommendations. Following a smoke-free survey provided online from Sept. 24 t...
2.9K - Oct. 28, 2009; scored 791.0 Lottery chief: Don't cut bars' commissions
SALEM (AP) The director of the Oregon Lottery says cutting gambling commissions would be too risky for the lottery and the bars and taverns that offer video gambling. In a report to the five-member lottery commission, Dale Penn said Monday that t...
0.9K - Oct. 27, 2009; scored 53.0 Japan warship collides with commercial vessel
TOKYO A Japanese navy destroyer has collided with a commercial vessel off southern Japan, starting fires on both ships and injuring three crew members, defense officials said today. The destroyer JS Kurama collided with the South Korean container ...
2.1K - Oct. 27, 2009; scored 53.0 Court rules burglary was only trespassing
PORTLAND (AP) The Oregon Supreme Court has overturned a burglary conviction after ruling that even if a suspect confesses, prosecutors must show evidence a person is illegally in a building with intent to commit a crime. Amrit Nathan Chatelain was ...
0.7K - Oct. 23, 2009; scored 53.0 More homeowners looking to stoves for heat
For 23 years, Julie Gore has heated her Ada, Ohio, home with a wood-burning stove. When the old one wore out, she didn t hesitate to buy another for her family room. It s warm and toasty, said Gore, an administrative assistant at Ohio Northern Unive...
4.5K - Oct. 23, 2009; scored 85.0 | 
