Maine sail-maintenance shop turns to sewing medical masks

NEW YORK (AP) — On the coast of Maine, Eric Baldwin and his staff of two usually spend their days selling, repairing and washing sails for boats. They transform their surplus sailcloth into tote bags to bring in extra money.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — 'Un Petite Wrinkle'

In one of the great wine movies ever made in my opinion, A Good Year, the real estate agent for the main male character in the movie played by Russel Crowe utters that catchy little line, “un petite wrinkle.”

Sidewalks will go wider

After many years of public process, conflicting petitions and a contentious council election filled with campaign promises, the downtown streetscaping project will continue with wider sidewalks.

Sidewalks will go wider

After many years of public process, conflicting petitions and a contentious council election filled with campaign promises, the downtown streetscaping project will continue with wider sidewalks.

Custom clothing has Western inspiration

The online shop features a range of unique frayed jean jackets, leather purses, accessories and more, all inspired by the West and hand-created by Adkins, who lives south of Billings but travels across the state for different events to showcase her work.

Sears dealers rebel against Kmart marketing plan

In a smalltown-America version of David and Goliath, several hundred Sears

Noyes' 27 points help Chiefs open with rout of Sunnyside

Girls basketball recaps

Swan Lake forest provides natural cemetery

Cradled by two Rocky Mountain ranges deep in the forests between the Mission Mountain and Bob Marshall wildernesses, a graveyard connects the end of one life to the continued preservation of others.

Love, labor and no memories lost

Ila Aiken has chronicled her 104 years in her poetry 104 candles this year

POST FALLS - When Ila Aiken turns 104 on April 8, it won't matter if she can't summon every memory from the harsh years of labor, or the years of romance with the three men who stole her affection.

Grant, donations fund Thanksgiving dinners

BNSF, Ames Construction team up with Bonner Community Food Bank

Bolstered by a $25,000 grant from the BNSF Railway Foundation and a $5,000 gift from Ames Construction, the Bonner Community Food Bank began distributing Thanksgiving meals Monday, Nov. 14. Volunteers from both companies were on hand to help distribute the dinners, made possible through donations not only from BNSF and Ames, but also other generous businesses, organizations, and individuals throughout the region.

Pandemic turns Magic Valley meat industry upside down

Spring is typically the slow season for Idaho custom meat processors like Don Scarrow

Neighbors take first punch at Boardwalk project

Both sides of a controversial resort development in Whitefish came armed with information to Thursday's public hearing for the Boardwalk at Whitefish Lake. It was Round 1 in the quest to get planning approval for the 41-acre project.

Bombing at ice cream shop in Somali capital kills at least 7

MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — A local official says a suicide bombing at an ice cream shop in Somalia’s capital has killed at least seven people, and the al-Qaida-linked al-Shabab extremist group has claimed responsibility.

Shops at Station 8 present 'Diva Day: Music and Literature'

The Shops at Station 8 presents “Diva Day: Music and Literature” from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19.

Do You Shop Healthy?

(Family Features) Ingredient labeling, food affordability and removing artificial ingredients are highlighted as priorities for Americans in a survey conducted by national retailer ALDI. Shoppers are looking for fresh, simple, honest foods: from produce and meat to that final snack at checkout. In response, ALDI recently cut certified synthetic colors, added MSG and partially hydrogenated oils (a source of trans fat) from all of its exclusive brand food products, making it easier to shop for items the whole family can feel good about preparing and eating. 

Phillies baffled by Dickey's knuckle

NATIONAL LEAGUE

Gov. Little issues statewide "Stay-Home" order

On Wednesday afternoon, Idaho Governor Brad Little issued a statewide, 21-day stay at home order, effective today.

Wolf reopens gun shops, orders more residents to stay home

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Even as he ordered residents of another county to stay at home, Gov. Tom Wolf on Tuesday quietly allowed gun shops to reopen on a limited basis during the coronavirus pandemic after several justices of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court urged him to do so.

From the Archives - March 21, 2024

Along with publishing the newspaper, during the 1940s through 1980s, the Bonners Ferry Herald was a print shop.

From the Archives - July 24, 2025

This photograph was taken eighty-eight years ago. It is labeled: "Black and white photo of steam donkey driving pilings for new post office. Looking south at August Schlener's Cream Station and Harness Shop across Kootenai Street in the white building. Kootenai Grain Elevator behind. Construction of the Bonners Ferry, Idaho Post Office, July 26, 1937; Contractor - L. H. Hoffman, Portland, Oregon."