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Bonner County History - Sept. 22, 2024
A look at the events, activities, and meetings happening around Bonner County, from Sandpoint to Cocolalla, from P…
Bonner County History - Sept. 14, 2023
Bonner County Historical Society and Museum shares interesting stories of the community's people, places, and events.
Ahoy maties, it’s time to run a shot across the bow on scurvy
Aaarrgghh! Shiver me timbers; we thought scurvy walked the plank. But avast ye! This buccaneer will blow ye down with a fire in the hole. So, before you think …
Birthdays, piñatas and making time to celebrate
"I'm going to miss my birthday," she said. It was a big day turning eight last weekend. I wouldn't normally have had such an inside track — probably would have…
Horton's bravery earns Silver Star honors
Military Tales celebrates servicemen and servicewomen and their service to the U.S.
Bonner County History - Sept. 12, 2023
Bonner County Historical Society and Museum shares interesting stories of the community's people, places, and events.
Bonner County History - Sept. 10, 2023
Bonner County Historical Society and Museum shares interesting stories of the community's people, places, and events.
Arrowleaf Groundsel makes nice addition to wildflower gardens
Arrowleaf Groundsel (Senecio triangularis) is a colorful member of the Aster family with buttery yellow, daisy-like flowers. This hardy perennial is found t…
Early autumn dictates garden, bird chores
Nippy nights and clear, cooler days reveal the onset of fall, and though there’s plenty of time for garden cleanup chores, a few vital preparations for upcomin…
Geezer Forum heads for the woods
I have some fond memories of my efforts to earn my forestry merit badge in Boy Scouts (wow, almost 70 years ago). Visual and olfactory memories draw me into wa…
When you are in great need
Tell me honestly, deep down, how is it with your soul?
Bonner County History - Sept. 7, 2023
Bonner County Historical Society and Museum shares interesting stories of the community's people, places, and events.
Maintain physical, mental, and cognitive skills while aging
Several years ago, a good friend of mine who's now in her mid-90s said, "I refuse to let an old person live in this body." She still lives that axiom. She driv…
War, impact prompt reflection, thoughts
Military Tales celebrates servicemen and servicewomen and their service to the U.S.
A golden path into the future
Let me tell you about Isaac. He is 11 and on his way to tall with a mouthful of braces, and a hint of red in his hair (but it's mostly hidden beneath a basebal…
Bonner County History - Sept. 5, 2023
Bonner County Historical Society and Museum shares interesting stories of the community's people, places, and events.