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Brookings, Oregon

Brookings and Florence named top RV destination

Beach at RV Park: The beautiful beach that sits in front of the RV Park.

BY ALEX SIRBU

make a strong case for the Oregon Coast as one of the country’s best places to park it for a while.

America’s RV boom shows no signs of slowing down and two small towns on the Oregon Coast are getting national recognition for it. Florence and Brookings, have both been named top RV destinations for 2025 in a new nationwide analysis by StorageCafe, which ranked cities based on campground quality, amenities, connectivity, and overall livability. Each city brings its own ﬂavor to the list and together, they

Here’s why RVers are heading for the Oregon shoreline: • Florence: Scenic and top-rated 17 RV parks with an impressive average rating of 4.46 stars, the 3rd highest in the nation. All sites are pet-friendly and include showers and restrooms. Surrounded by 15 public parks and supported by 14 internet providers, Florence is perfect for nature lovers and remote workers alike.

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Beachfront RV Park: One of the most popular stays for travelers during their holiday.

• Brookings: Small town, big comforts 11 RV parks, all fully equipped with electricity, water, sewer, restrooms, showers, laundry, and pet access. The city ranks 5th nationwide for overall amenities. A strong mix of connectivity (15 internet providers) and convenience makes it a standout for long-haul RVers. As RV interest continues to grow, Florence and Brookings are proving that coastal Oregon communities can deliver both scenic escapes and comfort-driven stays, all with that laid-back Paciﬁc Northwest charm.

SWOCC offers free Small Business Management course Southwestern Oregon Community College Curry Campus invites the community to join us on Thursday, September 11th from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. for a Small Business Management: What’s it About? course. This is a free program sponsored by the Friends of Curry Campus and will be held in the Community Room on Southwestern’s Curry Campus, 96082 Lone Ranch Parkway (off Highway 101), Brookings. Thinking about starting a business, or taking an existing business to a new level? Gayle Goldstone, Business Advisor

with the Small Business Development Center, will talk about the upcoming Small Business Management Workshop Series and business advising services available at the Curry Campus in Brookings. The Small Business Management program is a series of workshops for business owners on a variety of topics to help them build a better business. Classes meet on the second Tuesday of the month from October to June. Sessions feature expert guest speakers from the community to connect businesses to local resources.

Class members network and connect with other local businesses. Between sessions, participants have the chance to meet with a business advisor to discuss topics speciﬁc to their business needs. It’s one of the most popular programs offered at Small Business Development Centers across the State of Oregon! Gayle’s mission is “to provide advice and guidance to business owners in a caring, educational, and motivational way.” Gayle spent 30 years running her own company and working one-on one with business owners. She

also teaches college courses focused on entrepreneurship. Explore your world with the Friends of Curry Campus on the second Thursday of every month during the school year.

Stay tuned for upcoming talks in our speaker series. For more information contact the Curry Campus at 541-813-1667.

Rite Aid closes its business in Harbor pharmacy companies, it was unable to corner the pharmaceutical market as the increased competition from much larger companies like Walmart, Amazon and Target; as a result, it had no choice but to cut its losses and close doors leaving thousands of people without jobs. Another potential factor in its closing was the number of lawsuits ﬁled against the company for its alleged role in ﬁlling unlawful opioid prescriptions. The legal costs involved added to its

BY LINDA LEE

In June, Rite Aid closed the Harbor location as well as thirty-three other stores across the state as part of its bankruptcy proceedings. This isn’t the first time Rite Aid filed for bankruptcy; it’s the second. Back in October of 2023 it filed for bankruptcy, but was unable to recover due to financial difficulties. Plagued with significant debt from the acquisition of other

debt and laid open the question of ethical practices. This comes on the heels of decreased consumer conﬁdence, reduced proﬁt margines and a wide range of changes in the pharmaceutical industry as alleged questionable practices have come to light. For Brookings, it means that consumers only have Fred Myers to rely on for their pharmaceutical needs. According to its website, between June and September, of

this year, Rite Aid will have, or will close a total of thirty-three stores in Oregon and will close over 800 stores nation wide within that four-month period. A representative from Rite Aid could not be reached, but the following information was provided via recording: “Rite Aid Rite Aid is commencing Chapter 11 proceedings we have begun pursuing a sale of our prescriptions pharmacy and front end inventory and other assets. This means that over the next

few months all Rite Aid stores will either close or be operated by a new owner. At this moment, many services are no longer available such as delivery search and website services etcetera we have a very limited staff to be able to service questions or comments and we may be unable to assist depending upon your concern for questions.” For further information, call: 1-800-748-3243.

Closed: Rite Aid, in Harbor, is permanently closed.

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