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Kerri Thoreson

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Updated 4 days, 17 hours ago

Springtime babies galore on the prairie

A multi-generational farm and ranching family on the Rathdrum Prairie is in baby mode this month.

Updated 1 week, 4 days ago
March is for shamrocks and weddings

Several years ago, my sister, Janna, and I joined our mother as members of the Lt. George Farragut Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Updated 2 weeks, 4 days ago
Little things make a big impact

This isn’t the biggest news of the week, in fact, I don’t even have names to include, but it was the most memorable moment of my week by far.

Updated 3 weeks, 4 days ago
Lights bring funny memory of first time

For those fortunate enough to live in the northern tier of the U.S, Sunday evening provided a spectacular gift from Mother Nature.

Updated 1 month ago
Three-day holidays are not a given

Something we all know and expect is for a number of businesses, including banks, schools and government offices to be closed on federal holidays.

Updated 1 month, 1 week ago
Wednesday morning quarterbacking

It’s a few days post-Super Bowl, but here’s a fun Super Bowl love story from years past.

Updated 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Game day food for the win!

Super Bowl Sunday is just a few days away.

Updated 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Friendship, justice and the anchor desk

Prior to Jan. 24, 2018, I was acquainted with Amy Evans.

Updated 2 months ago
He ain't heavy ...

For decades, I’ve described the subject of this column as whatever amuses, annoys or inspires me in any given week. Sometimes it’s whatever has broken my heart.

Updated 2 months, 1 week ago
There's no place like home for nonagenarian

One of my favorite people whom I’ve never met is Jim Carkhuff.

Updated 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Thanks from the heart for the lessons

Sometimes, something happens right on deadline that stops me in my tracks. Tuesday afternoon was one of those times.

Updated 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Birthdays are a big deal to Main Street readers

I’m often asked how to have a name appear in Main Street birthdays.

Updated 2 months, 4 weeks ago
Farewell 2022 with The Queen and holiday travel

Pat and Gail McGaughey always have a houseful at the holidays. These “guests” don’t eat much, make noise or overstay their welcome, though.

Updated 3 months ago
Christmas Eve journey of giving

Author’s note: This story first appeared in The Press on Dec. 21, 2005, the second Christmas as this “daddy’s girl” was grieving the loss of mine. Each of th...

Updated 3 months, 1 week ago
Wreaths across the county; ice ball weather

On the third Saturday of December since 2007 in cemeteries throughout the country, organizations will lay thousands of fresh wreaths on the gravesites of vet...