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🌱 How Bonners Ferry’s phones evolved from ‘Hello Girls’ to dial tones
And check out Bonners Ferry Duplicate Bridge Club on the Bonners Ferry Patch calendar
Coffee in hand, Bonners Ferry? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Bonners Ferry’s phones evolved from ‘Hello Girls’ to dial tones
- How Bonners Ferry wrestlers stacked up against top regional competition.
Also on today's calendar: Kids Book Club.
Find out what's happening in Bonners Ferryfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: What did the little needle say to the mother needle when it brought home a failing report card? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Bonners Ferryfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Showers around in the p.m., with a high of 42 and low of 35 degrees.
- Friday: A snow shower in the morning, temps: high: 40, low: 25.
- Saturday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 33 and low of 14 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
📰 News we're reading
• From the Archives - Dec 24, 2025 (bonnersferryherald.com) — Local readers get a nostalgic look at how Bonners Ferry built and modernized its early telephone system, from unreliable depot lines to dial service and beyond. The story traces familiar Main and Kootenai Street landmarks, fires, and business changes, ending with the museum’s invitation to explore more Boundary County history in person or online. 
• PREP WRESTLING ROUNDUP: Holman overcomes adversity to take second at Tri-State Invite (bonnercountydailybee.com) — Bonners Ferry wrestlers made their mark at recent regional tournaments, with heavyweight Taylor Dodd placing fifth at the prestigious Tri-State Invitational and the Badgers scoring in both varsity and JV team standings. The roundup also highlights strong showings from nearby Sandpoint and Priest River programs, giving local fans a sense of how North Idaho teams stack up heading into the new year.
📸 Around Bonners Ferry
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bonners Ferry
★ Featured events ★
- Bonners Ferry Duplicate Bridge Club
Seniors Hospitality Center, 6635 Lincoln St, Bonners Ferry
12:00 pm
Friday December 26
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Other local events
- Kids Book Club
Bonner's Books , 7195 Main St , Bonners Ferry
10:00 am - Boots & Bling Cowboy Ball
Boundary County Fairgrounds , 6567 Recreation Pk Rd , Bonners Ferry
7:00 pm
Saturday December 27
Wednesday December 31
📣 Bonners Ferry Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- One Street Over on Schweitzer Mountain!
Schweitzer Mountain Resort , Schweitzer Mountain Rd , Sandpoint
4:00 pm - Live Music with Oak Street Connection
Pend d'Oreille Winery Tasting Room , 301 Cedar St STE 101 , Sandpoint
5:00 pm - Live Music with Picked Up Pieces — Barrel 33 Sandpoint (new)
Barrel 33 , 100 N 1st Ave , Sandpoint
5:30 pm - Hogwire w/ Line Dancing Lessons - Nearly NYE - Night 1 - Presented By MountainWest Bank
The Hive , 207 N 1st Ave , Sandpoint
7:00 pm - Live Music with Brian Jacobs
Pend d'Oreille Winery Tasting Room , 301 Cedar St STE 101 , Sandpoint
5:00 pm - Champions Under Pressure [Queen Tribute] w/ Kevin Dorin- NNYE Night 2 - Pres by MountainWest Bank
The Hive , 207 N 1st Ave , Sandpoint
7:00 pm - Live Music with Fiddlin’ Red — Barrel 33 Sandpoint (new)
Barrel 33 , 100 N 1st Ave , Sandpoint
1:00 pm - NIBCA Home and Garden Show
BONNER COUNTY FAIR & RODEO , 4203 N Boyer Rd , Sandpoint
9:30 am
Friday December 26
Saturday December 27
Sunday December 28
Saturday March 28
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Enjoy some DEQ-themed holiday cards!
Images: - "Please don't dump it on Crumpit (Properly dispose of waste)" - nobody likes litter. Put trash where it belongs, and protect waterways by… (Nextdoor )
- Dollar Tree Family Dollar - Dollar Tree, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Bonners Ferry. Apply here.
- Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Merchandising Sales Associate in Bonners Ferry. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bonners Ferry here.
🗞 Nearby News
Ponderay
- Community brings cheer to 'Tots' drive (bonnercountydailybee.com)
- Dec. 24, 2025 (bonnercountydailybee.com)
- 'Toys for Tots' slow to reach goal (bonnercountydailybee.com)
Sandpoint
- Local author releases final installment of The Mysterious Pend Oreille Paddler (sandpointreader.com)
- New matching gift doubles Panida donations until year's end (sandpointreader.com)
- ‘A tremendous blessing' (sandpointreader.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I guess I’m not as sharp as I thought.
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