The coastal city of Newport is the seat of Lincoln County, Oregon. Incorporated in 1882, the community's first post office was established in 1868. Yaquina Bay was opened to settlement in 1864, Newport was founded in 1864, and soon became a travel destination, although its first road was not built until 1927. Newport is home to Nye Beach, Oregon Coast Community College, the Oregon Coast Aquarium, Rogue Ales, and the Yaquina Head Lighthouse.
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The full service bicycle shop in Newport, Oregon is featured, including its bikes, parts, accessories and apparel, along with bicycle repair services, rentals, and trail guides. Photographs, a blog, and contacts are included.
http://www.bikenewport.net/
City Center Newport Deco District
The City Center Newport Association is a non-profit corporation comprised of merchants, service providers, professionals, property owners, artists and others with an interest in promoting the cultural development of Newport, Oregon. The Art Deco Heritage Area offers education, assistance and guidance to those who wish to preserve or upgrade their properties.
http://www.citycenternewport.com/
City guide and information resource for Newport residents, visitors and businesses. Provides access to general and governmental data, public documents/forms, and online services.
http://www.thecityofnewport.net/
Maintained by the City of Newport and the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce, the guide to the Newport, Oregon region includes restaurants, lodging facilities and activities, as well as a history of the community, demographic and other area facts, maps and directions.
http://www.discovernewport.com/
Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce
Provides visitor, relocation and business information and resources. Includes chamber information, membership details, a calendar of events, a business directory, local business maps and community profile.
http://www.newportchamber.org/
Hatfield Marine Science Center
Operated by Oregon State University, HMSC is OSU's campus for research, education and outreach in marine and coastal sciences. The facilities, departments and programs are featured, including its visitor center and public programs.
http://hmsc.oregonstate.edu/
Named for President Abraham Lincoln, Lincoln County was created in 1893, and its seat is in Newport, Oregon. The official county government site offers facts about the county, identifies points of interest, and offers photographs. Public meeting agendas and minutes are posted, along with job openings, volunteer opportunities, and contacts.
http://www.co.lincoln.or.us/
Details the school's academic system and admissions policy. Includes activity/class schedule, online links and a parent Internet viewer with student's grades and attendance.
http://www.lincoln.k12.or.us/SectionIndex.asp?SectionID=101
Established in 1882, the News-Times is published in Newport, Oregon on Wednesdays and Fridays, and is the newspaper of record for Lincoln County. Top news stories, opinion, and community articles are posted to its web edition, along with subscription information. The full electronic edition is available by subscription.
http://www.newportnewstimes.com/
Specializing in Northwest cuisine, including seafood, the bay front dining facility is located in Newport, Oregon. Its location, hours of operation, menus and wine list are presented, including its private dining services, press information, and contacts.
http://www.saffronsalmon.com/
