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Bonner County History - Oct. 13. 2024
A look at the events, activities, and meetings happening around Bonner County, from Sandpoint to Cocolalla, from P…
Beware of toxins creeping into your food
You may be surprised to realize how many toxins are getting into your body, without you even knowing it.
Bee stings aren't anyone's favorite
We call them all bees, even though a honeybee is different from a wasp or a hornet or your morning newspaper, for that matter. But they’re all, and we can add bumblebees, yellow jackets and fire ants, Hymenoptera i…
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Building a better world at the library
You may recall my mentioning that the 2017 national Summer Reading program theme is “Build A Better World.”
The royal runt rulers
I was the “runt of the litter” in our family. Sometimes the “runt” can feel small, weak, inadequate and unimportant — kind of a “left over,” getting all the “hand-me downs.” But I never felt that way, because my pa…
Buckle up and hang on tight, there's fun to be had
SANDPOINT — Buckle up and hang on tight, because the calendar is packed to overflowing this week. Of course, we are heading right into Sandpoint’s epic annual Fourth of July Celebration (thank you, Sandpoint Lion’s…
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Mold and its effects on our gut
We all know that toxins come from the water we drink, the air we breathe, things that touch our skin, and food that we eat.
When to call 911 for a medical emergency
Despite all the prevention tips (I know I’ve given you a ton of them over the years) accidents will happen. Surely, this upcoming Fourth of July will be no different. We expect there to be more fireworks injuries, …
Roses are easy: Don't make it hard on yourself
Roses come in a plethora of shapes and sizes: Arching, rambling, dense, open, upright, climbing, suckering, groundcover, spreading, and in every bloom style im…
Another diet? Nah, it's time for a mindset shift
Are you stepping on the scale and cringing at the results? You try to eat right, you are working out three or four times a week, you are drinking more water than you ever have in your entire life and the results on…
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Library plays central role in families' lives
Karen Gilmore Peterson was a devoted mother, wife, and teacher. All who knew her remember her as a fun-loving, vibrant person with a special affinity for children.