Newport Oregon

	Newport

Newport is the seat of Lincoln County, spread across a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and Yaquina Bay. Located between Depoe Bay and Waldport along U.S. Highway 101, and is also close to the unincorporated areas of Otter Rock and Seal Rock.

In 1855, it began as fishing village, then was plotted in 1866 and developed as a resort with a coastal steamer route to San Francisco.

Today Newport, population 9,960, preserves the charm of the turn-of-the-century era in The Old Bay Front, a waterfront section of the town. Newport's location at the entrance of the Yaquina Bay has made fishing an important industry. Commercial and charter fishing boats sail from the harbor. Many tourists also enjoy jetty fishing, crabbing and clamming in the area. Newport is also one of the most popular ocean diving areas in the state. Newport is the county's governmental, cultural and educational center. Oregon Coast Aquarium, Newport Performing Arts Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center are here.

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The Most Anticipated Upcoming Oregon Events Are:
Holiday Music Festival La Grande December 5 thru December 6
2009 Wine Country Thanksgiving Portland November 27 thru November 29
Quilt Run 101 The Oregon Coast February 5 thru February 15
Rotary Holiday Home Tour La Grande December 12
Champoeg Holiday Gathering St. Paul December 5

Other upcoming events include:
Holiday High Tea Eugene December 5 thru December 12
Facing Statehood Salem continuing thru May 31
Oregon Zoo Zoolights 2009 Portland November 28 thru December 27
Annual Rogue Valley Toy Run Medford December 5
Carriage Rides in the Old Mill District Bend November 27 thru December 23

6 What have people been Tweeting about Newport?

Latest Tweets About Newport Oregon

LBPostSports "Lewis ret a punt for a TD. 14-10 Lakewood over Newport, 9:31 left in first half"
falconwings1982 "Lakewood 14 Newport 10"
9lovermistyblu "@JustTuNice well, I'm in Newport on west coast... But it's pretty laid back here. Not far to go for sum fun . U gettin some leave time?"
JTNauert "they played newport central catholic and won the regional championship"
Hiz_4Lyfe "That pizza i made waz cunt this newport is ok but some dick would be legandary rate now lmmfao"
SCanyonSports "Alex Porath lost this morning in Newport Beach.\nShe drew the number one seed and lost 6-2, 6-1.\nPlease congratulate her on a great season."
TomCrosson "Newport News aka bad news in the am for #vabu"
HauteAffairs "Watching Twilight with every screaming 12 yr old in Newport"
ericlevit "@Sharkeez Newport tonight!! Dr. Gibney, RyMac, Benger, Brad, and me!! Friday night, and it's on. Come by and let me buy you a drink..."
bry0405 "Just got done watching he taping of the conan o' Brien show. It was pretty awesome. Gonna eat at newport seafood in Alhambra next."
mrdoornbos "Just got home from Newport News at @TEDxNASA09 Lot's of notes to go through and at least a dozen articles to write and a podcast or two."
evadot "Just got home from Newport News at @TEDxNASA09 Lot's of notes to go through and at least a dozen articles to write and a podcast or two."
KarrieWelborn "@aimeesarmoire Ah! I understand. I thought you were in Quechee? I was in Newport, NH for part of last year, so I feel your pain."
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