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What sweet visions dance in your head?
No one is quite sure when Christmas season actually starts.
Words of the year not exactly invigorating
If there is one thing they all lack this year, it’s integrity.
Highway district should do what's best for community
As elected officials, board members of the Lakes Highway District understand their duty to look out for their voting constituents’ best interest. They recogniz…
That secret sister is no secret Santa
With the festive season upon us, stay away from the Yuletide Facebook secret sister scam. Facebook seems to be a favorite delivery method for this one, probably because it’s easier for scammers to reach out to our …
Real trees at Christmas are gift that's renewable
Mica Flats farmer and rancher Sherry Mundt shared a perspective of real versus artificial trees that I thought interesting. Some people simply don’t like the hassle of real trees, which do require care through the …
For would-be immigrants, another hurdle is looming
In 1907, Congress enacted legislation to deny entry into the U.S. of “persons likely to become a public charge.” The idea was to prevent immigration of people …
Hanukkah: Keep your spirit alight
Happy Hanukkah.
Travel is the theme on this Chat Day
Yo, it’s Chat Day, my friends ...
Conditions lining up for possible ice storms
It’s certainly been a chilly weather pattern east of the Rockies in November. Parts of the Northeast had one of the coldest Thanksgiving holidays in recent memory. It was cold enough that rare early snowfalls were …
Extended warranties: Worth it, or not?
Many retailers don’t like the term “extended warranty,” preferring to use “product protection plan” instead. Whatever you call it, the real question is: Is it worth buying?
Vets: Ignore one-and-done home loan myth
Home loans financed by the Veterans Administration are rising spectacularly.
Scrabble: Is there a doc in the house?
Our family didn’t play board games.
Choices: Growing or falling behind
Major cities are growing, with younger people seeking better paying jobs and a more active social life. Smaller cities, including Coeur d’Alene, are experienci…
Nationhood and Immigration - Part Two: Come One, Come All
While living on the east coast, I visited the Statue of Liberty several times. On each visit, I read a passage that was inscribed on a plaque near the statue. As you likely know, the inscription reads as:
Have you got the night owl gene?
Early to bed, early to rise sounds easy enough. How many times do we hear that if we just try long enough to change a sleep pattern, eventually the body will get tired enough to make it work?