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Our Viewpoint
The other day while driving to Plains, I noticed that familiar gray ceiling. After a beautiful sunny Sunday with not a cloud in the sky, a blanket of...
Constant pressure for sewer
It has come to our attention that there is to be another sewer board meeting this week. Apparently, the newly assembled folks on the board wish to...
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Montana Viewpoint
It is 10 a.m. on January 21, 1991, when Montana State Senator Eleanor Vaughn (D-Libby) calls the...
Our Viewpoint
For a few years I lived in Texas, where high school football is a pretty big deal. On Friday nights, communities fill stadiums bigger than some...
Protect integrity of animal rights
Our Senator Bob Brown and our Congressman Paul Fielder, supported by Governor Gianforte, have passed laws paving the way for the newly formed...
Slice of Life
With the passing of icon Betty White three weeks short of her 100th birthday, people have been...
Our Viewpoint
The City of Thompson Falls has been working now for a couple years on how to handle growth in the community. On Monday, the City Council discussed...
Watch for wildlife on roads
Letter to the Editor: It was a painful start to the new year for Orvall Kuester. Few in the county love flora and fauna more than Orvall. Originally...
A crisis of opportunity
Kudos to Democrat spokeswoman Mindy Ferrell for her Letter to the Editor, “United We Stand,” proclaiming the COVID-19 pandemic a disaster....
A Few Thoughts
At Oakland Airport, I await a flight to Spokane, the last leg home from Seattle. It’s a roundabout way to get there, but it fits the day, which has...
Our Viewpoint
This week, the Paradise Center opened its doors to welcome visitors and show off projects and progress. My mom and I visited on Sunday. There were a...
Montana Viewpoint
You can learn a lot by listening to what someone has to say, especially if you disagree with them....
United we stand
In Montana, when disaster strikes a family or a community, neighbors unite to help each other. When a disaster of unprecedented worldwide proportions...
Our Viewpoint
It seemed like each month in 2021, we were asking, "How is it already (insert month here)?" Now look at us. Just a matter of hours to finish all... Full story
Help those at home
Ever wonder why the whole Senate so quickly and easily passed the Defense build up bill of $768 billlion, but did not and will not work together to...
One word can create friction
First of all, I would like to congratulate Dan Rowan on his joining the Sanders County Board of Commissioners! Sounds like he is a good choice and I w...
Our Viewpoint
On Monday, I read a Christmas book to the kindergarten classes in Thompson Falls. The energy those kids have is amazing. The patience those teachers... Full story
Appreciation for community
Dear Editor, We are all blessed to be part of an amazing community. Recently, the River Roadhouse in Trout Creek kindly opened their doors for a...
A Few Thoughts
As I’ve grown older, the glistening promise of the winter holiday has become a little tarnished. That’s not to say I haven’t had wonderful...
Montana Viewpoint
This is a story about a close friend who died and the wonderful message that he sent his dearest... Full story
Taking presidential chances
Anyone leaning rightward politically was guaranteed to hate President Biden for beating Trump, and plenty of left-leaners don’t like Biden either;...
Our Viewpoint
It's that time of year again. The hustle and bustle of the holidays, school Christmas concerts, rushing to find those last-minute gifts. As happens ev... Full story
Slice of Life
The last of the Thanksgiving turkey was finally dispensed of just a few hours ago. You might have...
Santa's sleigh is coming
On December 20, aircraft piloted by either Santa or Mrs. Claus will land at the Thompson Falls airport. Arrival time is approximately 11:15-11:30...
Our Viewpoint
Last week, Thompson Falls resident Robin Hagedorn passed away unexpectedly. Her obituary is on page six and you can read about her life. But what you...
