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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…
entertainment is making a splash - Dive right in
SANDPOINT — Theater makes a splash this week, with the hilarious musical comedy ‘Once Upon A Mattress’ opening Friday at the Panida. On Saturday, the Native Heritage Film Series hosts its final showing at the libra…
Education: The road to prosperity
Last week, the city co-hosted the first-ever Manufacturer’s Summit here in Sandpoint. Roughly 40 business leaders from the region gathered with a few elected o…
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PT may be best option for carpal tunnel syndrome
“I had a nerve conduction test about four weeks ago and have been told today that I have carpal tunnel syndrome,” wrote a woman named Louise on a patient forum. “My doctor has referred me to a surgeon. Is there any…
Put the fun into your fitness
If I say the word “exercise” and all you can think of is work, sweat, stinky gyms, tiring, or just plain yuck, then have I got the solution for you.
How to evaluate a probiotic's potency
The gastrointestinal tract is host to countless bacteria, some estimate as many as 100 trillion microbes alone. These have a powerful impact on our health. As the benefits of probiotics are becoming more and more u…
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'Novel' fundraiser aids library transformation
As promised, today’s column will announce the upcoming event, A Novel Night – A Rotary Gala Benefiting the Library Transformation. The Rotary Club of Sandpoint has selected the East Bonner County Library District t…
Let your joy be found in God
You may ask how we can talk about the joy of living with the economic, political, and social struggles going on in our country right now.
Lifetime focus remains at 87: birds, bees, and nature's gifts
Another year — another birthday: Isn’t it strange how that happens? With Number 87 on the docket for March 5, I’m going to put on my Thoreau hat and talk about…
March roars into town with an abundance of fun
SANDPOINT — March came in like a lion and left us with a dusting of new snow and a ton of great events to enjoy.
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Phones are breeding grounds for bacteria
“I can’t believe I have another ear infection!” Angie said recently. “It’s the third one I’ve had this winter. And, don’t tell me I don’t wash my hands enough, I wash them so often they’re as dry as the desert.”
The advantages of intermittent fasting
As the days become sunnier and warmer, I notice the extra weight I gained while in hibernation over the winter. When I’m up on the hill skiing, I’m all bundled up and the little extra gets me down a run a bit faste…