Pastor receives award for work with skateboarding community

Peacemaker of the Year award goes to the Rev. Miriam Mauritzen

Five things to ask your doctor if you're over 50

(ARA) - Growing older doesn't have to mean the loss of good health and sound mind. Sure, your trips to the physician's office may become more frequent -- but are you getting the most out of each visit?

A new roof can put money back in homeowners' pockets

(ARA) - A 2010 survey by American Express indicates that homeowners will spend more than $6,000 on average on home improvements this year. For one lucky homeowner this money may come back not only in the form of enhancements to their home, but also thousands of dollars right back in their pocket. For others, installing a new roof could mean getting a little money back in their bank account. It's as simple as installing a roof and sharing the picture for all to admire.

Tips to fend off germs lurking in your home

(ARA) - Germs and bacteria are everywhere, including the place you strive to keep the cleanest: your home. To shield against germs, consumers are spending more than $1 billion annually on antimicrobial products, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Portland Oregon vacations are a one-of-a-kind experience

A highly creative streak colors just about everything in Portland, Ore. The city is well known as a place with a progressive attitude, which is reflected in its civic commitments to being green, and its population's devotion to being one of the top biking cities in the country (they have the highest percentage of bike commuters).

Halland, Sancho star as Dortmund denies Leipzig top spot

BERLIN (AP) — Erling Haaland scored twice for Borussia Dortmund to deny Leipzig top spot in the Bundesliga with a 3-1 win in Saxony on Saturday.

New Year Boosters for Body and Mind

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Five creative tips for packing healthier school lunches

(ARA) - It's that time of year again: back-to-school season. Amidst the jam-packed schedule of a child's school day, it's nice to know there is one area where parents make a difference - lunchtime.

State officials headed to Libby to talk natural resource work

The state of Montana and the bankrupt company agreed to an $18.5 million settlement for cleanup of the mine site and for natural resource damage claims in 2023.

Mission Valley Calendar

Your events guide to the Mission Valley

Mission Valley Calendar

Your guide to events in the Mission Valley

Headed to the Festival? Here's what to know

The Festival at Sandpoint is less than one week away. And, in preparation for the 2024 summer performance series, Festival at Sandpoint officials have a few tips and words of advice.

AP Entertainment Digest for Monday, May 18

If you have questions, please email Nekesa Mumbi Moody at [email protected] or Anthony McCartney at [email protected]. For up-to-the-minute coverage, visit coverage plan at https://newsroom.ap.org for information. For access to AP newsroom and other technical issues, contact [email protected] or call 877-836-9477. For reruns of stories and questions about the best-seller lists call the service desk at 800-838-4616. Reruns of stories are available at https://newsroom.ap.org . All times EDT unless otherwise stated.

AP Entertainment Digest

If you have questions, please email Nekesa Mumbi Moody at [email protected] or Anthony McCartney at [email protected] . For up-to-the-minute coverage, visit coverage plan at https://newsroom.ap.org for information. For access to AP newsroom and other technical issues, contact [email protected] or call 877-836-9477. For reruns of stories and questions about the best-seller lists call the service desk at 800-838-4616. Reruns of stories are available at https://newsroom.ap.org. All times EDT unless otherwise stated.

AP Entertainment Digest for Wednesday, April 15

If you have questions, please email Nekesa Mumbi Moody at [email protected] or Anthony McCartney at [email protected]. For up-to-the-minute coverage, visit coverage plan at https://newsroom.ap.org for information. For access to AP newsroom and other technical issues, contact [email protected] or call 877-836-9477. For reruns of stories and questions about the best-seller lists call the service desk at 800-838-4616. Reruns of stories are available at https://newsroom.ap.org . All times EDT unless otherwise stated.

Fore! English golf courses reopen in modest lockdown easing

LONDON (AP) — The sound of a crisply struck golf ball could be heard in England for the first time in nearly two months as courses reopened Wednesday as part of some modest easing of coronavirus lockdown restrictions.

AP Entertainment Digest for Thursday, April 23

If you have questions, please email Nekesa Mumbi Moody at [email protected] or Anthony McCartney at [email protected]. For up-to-the-minute coverage, visit coverage plan at https://newsroom.ap.org for information. For access to AP newsroom and other technical issues, contact [email protected] or call 877-836-9477. For reruns of stories and questions about the best-seller lists call the service desk at 800-838-4616. Reruns of stories are available at https://newsroom.ap.org . All times EDT unless otherwise stated.

US-Entertainment Digest

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Calling all candidates: League of Women Voters wants to hear from you

Submit info for league's voter guide

The League of Women Voters of Kootenai County is asking all Nov. 7 election candidates to submit information, free of charge, in their own words, with their own photos, links and videos, to the Vote411.org public voter guide. Invitations are being sent to all candidates in contested races.

New Year Boosters for Body and Mind

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