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Giving Together: Turning Tax Season into Opportunities for Students
On a spring morning in Kalispell, a group of elementary students huddle around a table, testing a small robot they…
COLUMN: Fantastical fun on the farm
It sounds like a children’s book come to life.
Lake Mary Ronan perch fishing poses a challenge
I recently fished Lake Mary Ronan, guiding a grandfather/grandson to some yellow perch fishing.
TERRY COLUMN: Lakers A playing tournament baseball
Pitching and defense.
COLUMN: In a crazy world we still pray for peace
COLUMN: You can't 'fact check' opinions
One of the constant complaints I receive in my role as managing editor of the Inter Lake is that letters to the editor we have published contain inaccuracies.
COLUMN: Non-native fish are the reality in Montana
Two weeks ago I wrote a column on the fine sport of fishing for northern pike. At least one reader strongly disagreed with my column. His letter to the editor blasted me from all sides. I suspect if that writer wer…
COLUMN: Celebrating the best of Northwest Montana
There are a lot of good athletes in Northwest Montana.
COLUMN: From one soldier to another, a flag gift
It’s not often you can walk into a store and have your purchase paid for by someone else.
COLUMN: The Wicked Witch and the Wizard of Laws
Call me Dorothy, and please get me out of “Kansas” — NOW!
COLUMN: Air pressure affects fish bite
I hope everyone had a great Fourth of July holiday, and what a difference a year makes!
COLUMN: Sewing more seamheads
A cold and rainy day isn’t perfect for baseball.
COLUMN: Bologna news a refreshing change from U.S. politics
Up until a couple of months ago, I used to enjoy watching the morning news on TV while I ate breakfast and sipped a cup of coffee. I can’t do it any more.
COLUMN: No expiration date on America's fight against tyranny
COLUMN: Pike fishing has some serious fans
It is Saturday and here I am slaving away writing a column for next Thursday’s paper. I am sitting on the deck of my cabin on Crystal and Lavon Lakes in the Thompson Chain of Lakes. It is about 70 degrees and sunny.
COLUMN: Johnston drawing attention from NCAA's elite
Ryggs Johnston is well known.