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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…
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How to love the library? Let us count the ways
When I tell people that I work at the library, a frequent response is “I love our library,” or “We have the best library.” I always enjoy hearing that, especially since I have worked for other organizations that di…
Finding treasure in Bible's 'boring' parts
As a young Christian I remember my lack of enthusiasm for reading some of the rather tedious books of the old Testament. I distinctly remember an incident as a teenager growing up in Kountze, Texas, where my Sunday…
Transportation more inconvenient for some than for others
It isn’t hard to see that we live in a mechanized vehicle county. Cars and trucks are everywhere we turn our eyes. New-and used-vehicle lots seemed filled to the limits of those lots. We are a very mobile county.
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Panida gets into swing of Winter Carnival fun
Before the Oscars on Sunday the Panida brings one more important contender. “Lion” is a powerful true story of loss and hope starring Dev Patel as Saroo, as well as Nicole Kidman, and Rooney Mara who all deliver re…
Winter Carnival heats up entertainment options
SANDPOINT — Winter Carnival — need we say more? Get your sleep and take your vitamins. You’ll need all the energy you can get this week, starting tonight!
Fitness is as simple of 1, 2, 3
The steps to a new you are easier than you think. Be responsible and take a step … there will be people along the way to hold your hand and guide you to a much deserved healthier lifestyle.
What do these plants have in common?
Many plants and their extracts have been used for centuries to support blood sugar metabolism. I just read a report from a study on the use of one of these extracts, called berberine. This study was supported in pa…
Tuberculosis is down but not out
When he was 19 years old, George Washington (whose birthday is today, you know) had never been farther than 200 miles from where he was born. As a matter of fact, he’d hardly been out of the state of Virginia.
Fresh salmon takes center stage at the table
The cold waters of the Gulf of Alaska and the Bering Sea are bringing forth Nature’s prime gift — Salmon.
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Books, and movies, and music; oh my
I set out a few weeks ago to observe Library Lovers Month by trying to win over those who are not big on libraries. Not that I think there is a significant segment of our population who are library loathers, but th…
Lakeside leniency
My wife and I are pretty new to Sandpoint. We’ve lived here about four months and we already love the close community of people, the abundance of outdoor activities, and most of all, the lake. The snow is beautiful…