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I oppose tax credits for private schools. Owning property in a county means paying property tax to support the county infrastructure. This includes funding public schools so all young people have a good education to help them become law-abiding citizens, employable and able to participate in elections. If we grant tax credits to people who don’t want to use public services such as schools, there will be no end to it. Suppose I decide to live in the woods and not own a car. Should I receive a tax credit for not using our roads and streets? Of course not. Schools are no different.

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Red Hatters from Libby and Yaak, Mont., last week met for shopping and lunch in Bonners Ferry.

The Wild & Scenic Film Festival returns to Sandpoint

SANDPOINT - The Wild & Scenic Environmental Film Festival, the largest environmental and adventure film festival in North America, is back in Sandpoint for two action-packed nights.

Healthy gums for a healthy smile

Imagine you are shopping for your dream house. You find an amazing house on the river with a perfectly manicured lawn, beautiful new paint and new flooring. The only problem with this lovely home is that the foundation is cracked. It doesn't matter how beautiful the house is, it is doomed to eventual destruction because it isn't on a steady foundation.

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(Derwood) Larry Stevens, 83

Hugh Byron Coffelt Jr. September 1, 1931 - March 11, 2017

Hugh Byron Coffelt Jr., 85, left this world for heaven on March 11, 2017 at his home in Othello, Wash. He was born in Decatur, Ark. on Sept. 1, 1931 to parents Hugh Byron Coffelt Sr. and Anna Rose Hampton Coffelt. The family later moved to Modesto, Calif. where Hugh graduated high school.

Asia Today: India surge continues with nearly 10,000 cases

NEW DELHI (AP) — The number of coronavirus cases in India continued to rapidly increase Wednesday, with officials reporting nearly 10,000 new cases over the past 24 hours.

View from the Library: Closure planned March 22-25

So much has been happening the past few months for the North Lake County Library, and we are so excited to be reopened in our newly renovated space. We are still putting the finishing touches on the building, which includes one last semi-major project inside that will be noisy and dusty, so it will require us to close the library March 22-25.

Kate, Princess of Wales, says she has cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy

LONDON (AP) — Kate, the Princess of Wales, said Friday she has cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy.

MY TURN: Downtown suffers from man-made blight

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Huckleberry Fest this weekend

The Huckleberry Festival, a fun weekend event for the whole family, is set to take place in historic downtown Wallace this weekend.

A Safety Net for foster care kids

Accepting donations of house goods, related items for drive on Saturday

When children in foster care turn 18, they “age out” of the system and are often left with no support of any kind as they enter adulthood.

Santa’s Village is returning to Boundary County

If you’re looking for some Christmas fun this season, look no further than the border. Jake’s Landing in Porthill is turning into Santa’s Village again this year. The little town is not only ‘decking the halls’ but will also be ‘decked out’ in over 10,000 lights.

3Cs distributes $16,000 to local senior meals, food banks

3Cs distributes $16,000 to local senior meals, food banks

Singing in the season

POLSON — Signs that Christmas is fast approaching are hitting the area like the blizzard Polson’s long overdue for. Snow is starting to fall, temperatures are beginning to plummet and people are starting to think about doing their last-minute shopping. But the holiday season in Lake County wouldn’t be complete without one standout performance.

Pinocchio entertains audiences in Superior

The Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT) arrived in Superior last week and within five days presented local audiences with a stellar production of “Pinocchio”.

The Wich Haus

The idea behind the Wich Haus is to keep things simple.

The Latest: French sunbathe on beach in marked areas

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Farmers market creates 'Mayberry Experience'

SANDPOINT — There’s fresh produce and then there’s the kind of produce you buy directly from the person who grew it.

The Latest: Merkel sees signs of virus decline in Germany

BERLIN — Chancellor Angela Merkel says there are promising signs that coronavirus infections are declining in Germany and that fewer people require intensive care. But she says Germany “has to take very seriously” the risk posed by a more contagious variant first detected in Britain.