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My mom and I went to a few garage sales last weekend. I ended up getting a few things I probably didn't really need. After going through my own...
Letters to the Editor
Editor: During June, which is National Healthy Homes Month, I would like to commend three local entities for providing housing that is healthier,...
Montana Viewpoint
Remember the recount of the presidential ballots in Maricopa County, Arizona? Well apparently,...
Our Viewpoint
That old saying "turn that frown upside down" has been on my mind a lot lately. There are many ways to say it, including seeing the glass half full...
Street Smart
When I sat down tonight in front of the keyboard, I had no idea what I was going to write about....
Be descriptive, not prescriptive
Some time ago I threw in my two-cents’ worth on the controversial topic of “critical race theory.” Since then, across the U.S., more states and...
Our Viewpoint
In last week’s Question of the Week, we asked what type of activities people would like to see in the area. Several said live music. A variety of...
Montana Viewpoint
“That few in public affairs act from a mere view of the good of their country, whatever they may...
Our Viewpoint
Last weekend, we had a lot to celebrate in Sanders County. The remaining graduates received their diplomas. The weather was sunny and warm. Most...
Street Smart
I got a call from my buddy the other day that had me cracking up and provided the topic for this...
Our Viewpoint
This week, the first Sanders County seniors will become graduates of the Class of 2021. When we create our graduation supplement each year, it's...
Street Smart
In 2014, I opened a Facebook account. I was taking a job overseas, where I thought communication would be a problem. Although I’m kind of a “techn...
Youths should be proud
Letter to the Editor I am writing today to send out thanks to the beautiful ladies at the Reflections Academy and I thought that the community should...
Noteable quote
“When I was a boy, I was told that anybody could become President; I’m beginning to believe it.” – Clarence Darrow Dick Vinson, Thompson...
Our Viewpoint
Fairness is not a partisan issue. Fairness is the goal of the Journalism Competition and Preservation Act currently being considered in the United...
Montana Viewpoint
Last week I read the transcript of a New York Times podcast with longtime Republican pollster Frank...
Returning to travel
This year National Travel Advisor Day was May 5. Now, more than ever, the value of booking with a travel advisor is clear. Last year, as borders were...
Our Viewpoint
A good rule of thumb in journalism is having three sources in an article. When our reporters go out to do interviews and get details for an article,...
Street Smart
I never know what I’m going to write about for this column until I actually sit down at my keyboar...
Earth Day heroes
A shout out to the handful of Sanders County Dems who faithfully on Earth Day, grabbed gloves and garbage bags to pick up trash along Highway 200...
Critical race theory in action
In a lecture to Hillsdale College (Imprimis, a Hillsdale publication, March 2021), Christopher F. Rufo explains “critical race theory,” which he...
Our Viewpoint
When The Ledger first started publication, the owners would take the copy to Missoula on the train, and produce the articles and pages at The Missouli...
Montana Viewpoint
Of late I have been watching wild turkeys mate. It’s not that I am particularly interested in...
Keeping booster club active
In response to Keep Business Local (April 22, 2021): As a member of the Thompson Falls Booster Club board, I wanted to respond to the concern...
Our Viewpoint
When I heard that Quinn's Hot Springs Resort was offering a bonus to employees as an incentive for them to get vaccinated, my initial response was "th...
