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Local author finds spicy niche in culinary cozy series

It’s Christmas in July with Leslie Budewitz’s new culinary cozy mystery, “Peppermint Barked” to be released July 19.

Local author finds spicy niche in culinary cozy series

It’s Christmas in July with Leslie Budewitz’s new culinary cozy mystery, “Peppermint Barked” to be released July 19.

Tech Partners moves, undergoes name change

BONNERS FERRY — Tech Partners held its grand opening on June 26.

COLLEGE NOTEBOOK: Larson lifts Saints to 27-13 homecoming win over Rocky Mountain College

COLLEGE NOTEBOOK: Larson lifts Saints to 27-13 homecoming win over Rocky Mountain College

Legislation proposed to regulate chemicals

Ten Commandments display Vandalized

Paint was thrown on a religious sign outside a building on Montana 35 in Bigfork. The sign reportedly contained the Ten Commandments.

Tortilla maker learned craft from dad

MATTAWA — Porfirio Luna has had so much success with his business that he’s grown it to three sites, producing tortillas at Rallito de Luna in Mattawa, Pasco and Othello.

Coeur d'Alene Casino mixes it up with Bar Wars

If you visit the Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel this Saturday night, you might need a designated driver for the Millennium Falcon.

High costs forcing bazaar's suspension

Sandpoint Kiwanis Club regretfully announces the suspension of the All Bonner County Bazaar, usually held the first week of October at the Sandpoint Community Hall. A 48-year tradition begun by the Sandpoint Civic Club and recently hosted by Kiwanis, the Bazaar featured local craftsmen and was a kickoff to the holiday shopping season.

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Mercer, McDaniel win Missoula Invite

MISSOULA — Flathead freshman Marcella Mercer won her first high school tournament in only her second outing, taking the Missoula County Invite on Tuesday at Canyon River Golf Club.

Mercer, McDaniel win Missoula Invite

MISSOULA — Flathead freshman Marcella Mercer won her first high school tournament in only her second outing, taking the Missoula County Invite on Tuesday at Canyon River Golf Club.

Legals August 17, 2017

No. 24761 CALL FOR BIDS Notice is hereby given that the Board of County Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana, will receive bids on FOUR (4) All Wheel Drive Articulated Graders. Specifications may be obtained from the Flathead County Road Department, 1249 Willow Glen Drive, Kalispell, MT 59901. Delivery/shipping will be F.O.B. to the Flathead County Shop at 1249 Willow Glen Drive, Kalispell, Montana, 59901, within ninety (90) days of the signing of a contract for purchase. Each bidder must deposit with his bid a bid security in the amount of ten percent (10%) of lease payments for five (5) years on all four (4) graders to secure his express covenant that if the bidder is awarded the contract, the bidder will, within ten (10) days, enter into a formal contract for the purchase and sale of said unit. Bid security shall be payable to Flathead County and shall be in the form of lawful money of the United States: a cashier's check, certified check, bank money order or bank draft issued by a Montana bank, or a bid bond executed by a surety corporation authorized to do business in Montana. The form of contract and the bid form to be signed are on file and may be obtained at the County Commissioners' Office, located on the third floor of the old courthouse in Kalispell, Montana. The bidder shall include with his bid a contract form to be executed by the parties. Flathead County reserves the right to negotiate the terms of said proposed contract (excluding prices contained therein) and to consider the terms of said proposed contract, including warranty provisions, in determining the award of bid. All sealed bids, plainly marked "All Wheel Drive Articulated Graders", must be in the hands of the Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners, 800 South Main, Room 302, Kalispell, Montana 59901, on or before 8:45 o'clock a.m. on August 21, 2017. Bids will be opened and read at 9:00 a.m. in the Commissioners' Chambers. The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to accept the bid deemed to be in the best interest of Flathead County. The award of a bid will be made solely by the issuance of a letter of award to the successful bidder by the Office of the Flathead County Road Department. Dated this 7th day of August, 2017. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/ Gary D. Krueger Gary D. Krueger, Chairman August 10, 17, 2017 MNAXLP

Comments lacked foundation, facts

The nasty letter to the editor by Don Swanstrom regarding Bruce Pedersen reveals more about the character of Swanstrom than Pedersen.

HUCKLEBERRIES: Cd'A, going up

Coeur d’Alene residents are accustomed now to towering cranes downtown, lifting high-rises into existence. But that wasn't the case 40 years ago.

Why can't we recycle plastic in Bonner County?

I think it is time to address the recycling or non-recycling of plastic in Bonner County. We really need to get on top of this.

Christmas kindness is the best gift of all

The first day of the 12th month is dawning.

Nuts about art

Stepping into the shop at 19 Baker Ave. there are two distinct displays — to the left are shelves containing bags of roasted nuts, and to the right is a contemporary art gallery, simple with its white walls but covered in works of color and inspiration.

Paris residents fight overtourism and ‘Disneyfication' of beloved Montmartre neighborhood

Atop the hill where the Basilica of Sacré-Cœur crowns the city's skyline, residents lament what they call the “Disneyfication” of the once-bohemian slice of Paris. The basilica says it now attracts up to 11 million people a year — even more than the Eiffel Tower — while daily life in the neighborhood has been overtaken by tuk-tuks, tour groups, photo queues and short-term rentals.