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Vintage check

Ask any wine consumer about the importance of vintage and you will get a very clear signal that the growing year for the grapes used in any given bottle is a big deal. With the small exception of the most mass-produced wines that come in a box or a half gallon with a twist cap and contain plenty of additives to provide a uniformity of flavor, vintage differences will show when you taste a wine every time. We currently have wines in the market — both imports and domestics — from 2010 all the way up to 2017. Even some white wines from 2018 are starting to peek into the market. Here is our assessment of these current years.

Green, not mean

Houseplant craze growing in pandemic's sordid soil

A healthy addiction to houseplants took root during COVID closures and lockdowns. The obsession continues to grow.

Two organizations, one cause, all for women and girls

The holiday decorations are hung, the first flakes have finally fallen, and, the shopping season has already begun. For Whitefish soroptimists, now is the time to embrace the Whitefish Thrift Haus’ slogan, where shopping is giving.

Saudi Arabia halts pilgrimages over virus; Iran cases spike

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia on Thursday banned foreign pilgrims from entering the kingdom to visit Islam's holiest sites over the new coronavirus, potentially disrupting the plans of millions of faithful ahead of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan and as the annual hajj pilgrimage looms.

Saudi Arabia halts pilgrimage; Iran vice president has virus

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia on Thursday banned foreign pilgrims from entering the kingdom to visit Islam's holiest sites over the new coronavirus, potentially disrupting the plans of millions of faithful ahead of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan and as the annual hajj pilgrimage looms.

Unusual punishment draws attention

A disturbed passerby reported seeing a young boy approximately 6 years old standing in an East Idaho Street parking lot being made to hold a sign about kicking a classmate as punishment by his parents. The passerby said she didn’t think it was right and asked that he be checked on. A responding officer from the

The Latest: WHO chief warns virus pandemic 'accelerating'

GENEVA — The head of the World Health Organization said the coronavirus pandemic is “accelerating” and that more than 150,000 cases were reported yesterday — the highest single-day number so far.

Law enforcement and court records

Lake County District Court, Judge Christopher presiding

Legals September 13, 2018

Notice to Creditors Probate Cause No. 18-365-P The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Court of the Flathead Reservation, Pablo, Montana In Re the Matter of the Estate of: Clete Laforge Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Vicki Laforge, has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the said Deceased are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, or to the Clerk of Court of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Court, P.O. Box 278, Pablo, Montana 59855. Dated this 13th of August, 2018. /s/ Vicki Laforge Personal Representative Address: Vicki Laforge P.O. Box 146 Pablo, MT 59855 Published on August 30, 2018, September 6, 2018, and September 13, 2018. MNAXLP

Woman reports suspicious phone calls

A woman told the

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Top French diplomat visits Cairo amid tensions over cartoons

CAIRO (AP) — France’s top diplomat visited Egypt on Sunday in an effort to calm tensions with the Muslim world following anti-French protests over caricatures of the Prophet Muhammad and three Islamic extremist attacks on France.

Panetta: U.S. within reach of defeating al-Qaida

KABUL, Afghanistan - Al-Qaida's defeat is "within reach," U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said Saturday during his first visit to Afghanistan as Pentagon chief. 

AP News Digest 2 p.m.

Here are the AP's latest coverage plans, top stories and promotable content. All times EST. For up-to-the minute information on AP's coverage, visit Coverage Plan at https://newsroom.ap.org.

9th Circuit sympathetic to Nevada churches in COVID-19 fight

RENO, Nev. (AP) — A three-member U.S. appeals court panel appeared sympathetic Tuesday to arguments by lawyers for two Nevada churches that say state COVID-19 restrictions treating churches differently than casinos and other secular businesses violate their First Amendment rights.

9th Circuit sympathetic to Nevada churches in COVID-19 fight

RENO, Nev. (AP) — A three-member U.S. appeals court panel appeared sympathetic Tuesday to arguments by lawyers for two Nevada churches that say state COVID-19 restrictions treating churches differently than casinos and other secular businesses violate their First Amendment rights.

Christmas spirit lives in 'Tots'

Funds raised during the annual campaign go to purchase new toys for area children — or gift cards for older youth — who live in the Lake Pend Oreille School District. Every Christmas, the Lions help almost 1,000 area children, from Sandpoint to Clark Fork and all points in between.

Rep. Moulton shows COVID-19 symptoms, is in self-quarantine

BOSTON (AP) — U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton said Wednesday he has decided to self-quarantine after experiencing symptoms of COVID-19.

Travel hub UAE to halt flights as virus reaches Gaza, Syria

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United Arab Emirates, home to the world's busiest international airport, announced early on Monday that it was suspending all passenger and transit flights for two weeks to stymie the spread of the new coronavirus.