Does worrying help?

Today many people are worried about the COVID-19 virus. What does the future hold? Will I get sick or worse? Will I lose my retirement because of the stock market? When can I resume a “normal“ life?

COLUMN: Hallowed turf in Hot Springs

There are places in life we wind up in that we will never forget.

Three years in the making

Standing up for principles

The Politics of Personal Destruction

Food for Thought: Keeping anger under control

In my work with individuals and couples, I see many people who have a difficult time expressing and managing angry feelings. Let’s take a look at what causes people to become angry and how they can respond to stressful situations more productively.

Hot Springs pours it on

Noxon came out ready to play Friday at their senior night starting out with intensity and outscoring the Lady Heat in the first half.

New growth at local greenhouse business

Originally from Pennsylvania, Milton Pearce and his wife worked for 18 years at the Northwest Indian Bible School in Alberton before moving to their current location in St. Regis 22 years ago.

Beware deceptive telemarketers

I don't often write letters to the editor but I wanted to relay a incredibly deceptive telemarketing call I just received. While sitting in my office at home, the phone rang and my caller ID said Private Number. Hmm, who could that be? When I answered I was informed by a pleasant young woman stating that she was calling in behalf of the Breast Cancer Relief Foundation that worked to provide support so that women across America could have access to mammograms. I have to admit that my interest was piqued. I work in the medical field and I had honestly never heard of such an organization. More importantly, if there was a way that women in Western Montana could benefit I wanted to know more. “How are they benefited”, I asked. After a very awkward pause the woman said “with the nationwide effort.” Really, “How can they access this assistance” I responded. Another incredibly long pause, then “I would be happy to give you a phone number or the Web site for you to better understand.” “Great”, I responded!

Superior author details family, community history in "A Boomer's Story"

It took a little over three years for Superior native Kathryn McKinney Verley to accomplish her dream of writing and publishing a biography on her life, her family’s remarkable military history, and her relatives heritage.

Thompson concludes a successful high school career at Plains Signs with BYU

Former Plains High School four-sport athlete Jessica Thompson admits she is used to staying busy and her rigorous schedule in high school should adequately prepare her for future endeavors at Brigham Young University.

Letters to the Editor - Feb. 13, 2013

Plains resident encourages pregnancy awareness

Students compete in school wide track day

PLAINS - Wednesday, starting promptly at 9:00am out by the Plains School track, grades one through five gathered for the annual Elementary Track Day. Parents and even high school students were invited to come watch and cheer.

There's always a reason to celebrate

Danielle Switalski

It's time to admit a problem: I'm powerless over my cellphone

Their laser-focused eyes were burning holes into my inner being.

Volunteers help rescue dad, daughter from Cabinets

Ed and Kelly Moellmer were on a father-daughter ski trip Saturday, Feb. 6, in the Cabinet Mountains at Engle Peak...

Guess the truth hurts

I have to reply to Calvin J. Lockhart. I suppose that the truth hurts, when you learn that you have been taught incorrectly. I stand by my facts as presented. I would be glad to talk to you about them one by one if you would care to learn the truth. I am in the book. And remember, you can't have too many friends, so don't be so quick to lose one.

Sanders County residents rally in Thompson Falls

It was billed as a rally, a peaceful, spiritual gathering...

Keeping in touch with Rep. Pat Ingraham

This past week, House Resolution 2 (HR 2) on Redistricting passed the House and was forwarded on to the Redistricting and Reapportionment Commission for their consideration. The Commission will deliberate on February 12, 2013 to determine if any changes will be made to their proposed plan. However, House District (HD) 13 will remain as originally planned and will be comprised of Heron, Noxon, Whitepine, Trout Creek, Thompson Falls, Marion and Kila. My amendment to request a change to HD 13 was amended out of HR 2.

COLUMN: Rescheduling the schedule

It is a conundrum, wrapped in a dilemma and shrouded by a mystery.