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'Twas the Fortnite before blitzmas
In case you still have Christmas shopping to do, maybe I can help.
No, Christianity is not basis of our government
I would like to add my perspective to Larry Tanzer’s comment (letter to the editor, Dec. 19, 2018) that the USA “was founded on a Christian basis.”
URA has an opening - maybe for you
Here is the notice the city should now be giving to the public:
Pipes provide punch of Christmas spirit
It may sound strange, but I don’t think all that much about Christmas until it’s, well …
Xmas's ancient traditio(n)s
Modern Christmas is a mish-mash of customs — a merging of traditions that evolve as cultures and families blend.
Student mental health highest of priorities
Conversations about student behavioral health from kindergarten through college are occurring throughout our state. K-12 administrators report that they are sp…
Lifelong Santa lights the way to Christmas
Author’s note: This story first appeared in The Press on 12/21/05 when this “daddy’s girl” was newly grieving the loss of mine. Each of the fourteen Christmases I’ve celebrated since my father’s been gone, there’s …
Oh the traffic outside is frightful ...
INFO BOX:
Perfection is a false holiday prophet
Is incessant Christmas music driving you batty? Holiday cheer getting you down? You’re not alone.
A Christmas that shone brightly for freedom
Ho-Ho-Ho. Merry Christmas, everybody!
Will snow be home for Christmas?
As Cliff and I have been forecasting, it’s looking like it’s going to be a tough season for snow, especially in the lower elevations. For the 2018-19 season, we’re predicting about 50 inches of snow for Coeur d’Ale…
NFL: The rotten truth in two tales
Perhaps you’re a sports fan.
Students, before you take out that loan
Student loan debt exceeds $1.5 trillion, with much of the money spent on careers that have very few openings. About 60 percent of these loans are now in default.
Gap insurance: Here's when you might need it
If you’ve financed or leased a new car with a minimum or no down payment, you could be at risk of not having your vehicle fully covered if you’re in an accident.
Here's a strategy for healthier students
Are we failing or just falling down in our ability to provide our children with clean food and healthy nourishment at school?