The first wave of feminism took place in the late nineteenth century. The goal, as it emerged out of urban industrialism and liberal, socialist politics, was to open up opportunities for women. A particular focus was on suffrage – the…
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Aberdeen victorious in season opener against American Falls
The Aberdeen Tigers opened the season with a 12-8 victory over American Falls. “We knew all week, and preached it to the kids that this game would be tough and hard fought,” Coach Braden Driscoll commented … Read the full…
Bus drivers are a vital part of school district
As the new school year for the Aberdeen School District begins, many school buses will be seen driving down the roads taking students to and from their various school activities. Because it is such a common scene during the school…
What’s the point of homework? by Celia Klassen – Time for Tea
During a particularly arduous homework session with my two elementary children, I began to echo their sentiments: “what’s the point of homework anyway?” I turned to Mr. Google, as you do, for the answer. Benefits of homework include giving the…
Damian Jacobson 9-11-23
Damian Alexander Jacobson, 34, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023. A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 15, at Wilks Funeral Home, 211 W. Chubbuck Road, Chubbuck, ID. Interment will follow at the…
AHS boys’ soccer wins one, loses one
Aberdeen High School boys’ soccer coach Alex Cardona was just a little frustrated as the boys played Firth on Thursday, Aug. 24, at the first home game. Some of his best players were sitting on the bench as eight players…
Harvest break begins Wednesday, Sept. 20
The Aberdeen School District is making a slight change in the potato harvest break. Due to the request of some farmers wanting to push the date back by a week, the school board recently voted to make a compromise and…
Accents go much deeper than the sound of words by Celia Klassen Time for Tea
While in England two weeks ago, I visited Birmingham and attended a wedding. There were people from southern England, Scotland – both north and south, Switzerland where they speak French, and Birmingham is northern England. Then having lived in Idaho…
Channeling my inner Paddington Bear by Celia Klassen Time for Tea
Here I am channeling my inner Paddington Bear again! I’ve just returned from a very quick visit to England, this time for a friend’s wedding and just by myself with no kids! It was amazing and difficult at the same…
Line-up of this year’s sports coaches at Aberdeen High School, Middle School
Fall school sports are now in full swing, even prior to the first day of school. In order to bring Aberdeen sports into a broader view for the community, here is a listing of sports along with their respective coaches…