ADVERTISING: Advertorial — 'My digestion is fine, thank you!'

So many people have digestive difficulties, that I am surprised when I ask new patients about their digestion and they say “It’s fine.”

Evan Micheal DeShazer, 5

Sugar City considering a smoking/vaping ban in city parks

SUGAR CITY — The Sugar City Council is considering banning smoking/vaping in its parks thanks to the efforts of the state’s Project Filter program.

Events calendar: Nov. 23-28

THURSDAY, NOV. 23

A cold one at the Melodrama?

WALLACE — Bars and restaurants are on the list of venues that one would expect to see someone order up a frosty beer or chilled glass of wine; but what about at a theater? If all the requirements are met, the Sixth Street Melodrama & Theater in Wallace could be added to this list of venues thanks to some new Idaho legislation passed earlier this month.

Coming soon to a location near you

In what the government calls "the largest peacetime mobilization in U.S. history," the 500,000 enumerators of the U.S. Census Bureau are geared up and prepared to conduct the 2010 census.

Doris Elaine Long, 78

Doris Elaine Long, age 78, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2009 at Brendon House in Kalispell, Montana. She was born on April 26, 1930 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Joseph and Susan (Mliner) Loss.

Help Your Dog Fight Flu Season

(Family Features) People who have suffered from the flu know how exhausting the fever, chills and upset stomach can be. Your dog may be at risk for the same symptoms. One type of canine influenza virus – CIV H3N8 – has been around for years, and a new type (CIV H3N2) was identified in Chicago in March 2015. Since then, the virus has spread to more than 25 states, according to the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine Animal Health Diagnostic Center.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — How to reap deep sleep: Part II

In Part I, we discussed the physical and functional hazards of inadequate sleep.

Help Your Dog Fight Flu Season

(Family Features) People who have suffered from the flu know how exhausting the fever, chills and upset stomach can be. Your dog may be at risk for the same symptoms. One type of canine influenza virus – CIV H3N8 – has been around for years, and a new type (CIV H3N2) was identified in Chicago in March 2015. Since then, the virus has spread to more than 25 states, according to the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine Animal Health Diagnostic Center.

Donna J. Dombrosky, 91

On the morning of Sunday, Oct. 29, Donna J. Dombrosky passed away peacefully in her home in Polson. She was 91.

Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation seeks volunteers

The Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation is looking for volunteers for a slate of trail maintenance projects within the 1.6-million-acre Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex this summer.

Willie R. Schikora

Willie R. Schikora

Daybook-Thursday-Highlights

Associated Press Daybook-Thursday-Highlights for Thursday, Jan. 16.

Science Says: What to know about the viral outbreak in China

Health authorities are closely watching an outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a new virus that originated in China. Governments are stepping up surveillance of airline passengers from central China and taking other steps to try to control the outbreak.

Science Says: What to know about the viral outbreak in China

Health authorities are closely watching an outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a new virus that originated in China. Governments are stepping up surveillance of airline passengers from central China and taking other steps to try to control the outbreak.

EVENTS

Happenings in and around Bigfork

Angeline Kruckenberg, 91

Angeline Kruckenberg, 91, passed peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023, at home.

Meet Christmas for All's Unsung Heroes

Jules Cosby is the community outreach and education specialist for the Salvation Army Kroc Center. She said Christmas for All has had a significant impact on her work. “As I work with individuals and families and seek to support them as they hopefully are working to better their circumstances, CFA feels like a beacon of hope,” Cosby said.

Colorado allows free coronavirus testing for more people

Colorado is opening up its free coronavirus testing to any residents with flu-like symptoms plus workers who have frequent contact with others in public settings but feel healthy, Gov. Jared Polis announced Monday.