Dexter Reservoir

If you want a good look at the night sky, it helps to head out of town and stay up late. That’s the idea behind The Eugene Astronomical Society’s “Dark Sky Parties."

The Lane County Sheriff’s office says a person on a paddleboard drowned Sunday morning in the Dexter Reservoir.

This weekend and next, Dexter Lake, east of Eugene, will be teeming with activity as racers and spectators gather for the 28th annual Covered Bridge Regatta.

Lane County hosts frequent sports competitions that bring thousands of people to the area, often with little fanfare. Here are details about two upcoming…