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[  By Dawne Belloise  ] “I was in love with traditional maritime culture, and passionate about politics,” says Andris Zobs, a …

[  By Dawne Belloise ] Melinda Hulm’s family history is as vast as the rolling plains of rural South Dakota where …

[  By Dawne Belloise  ] Forty. Laura Puckett Daniels doesn’t really feel or relate to that as an age factor of …

[  By Dawne Belloise  ]  Eric Davis was at one point determined to live his life as a surf bum. Instead, …

[  By Dawne Belloise  ] It’s a rare gift to know what you want to do when you’re only 17 years …

[  by Dawne Belloise  ] Elle Truax grew up surrounded by the lush orchards and vineyards nestled along the banks of …

Story by Dawne Belloise photos by Nolan Blunck During the summer, Erica Rasmussen’s garden is her little oasis but as the …

[  By Dawne Belloise  ] Jessica Rutherford doesn’t remember that very small part of her life spent in her birthplace of …

[  By Dawne Belloise  ] Dancin’ Dan’s nickname isn’t from the big smile he usually has, or because he breezes through …

[  By Dawne Belloise  ] Sydney Boling grew up in the college town of Fort Collins as a middle child to …

by Dawne Belloise M’Lissa Story’s mom felt that “Mel” was a truck driver’s name and “Missy” was too prissy, so she …

[  By Dawne Belloise  ] James Newton is a self-proclaimed beach rat, having been born on St. Simon’s Island off the …

For Crying Out Loud [  By Dawne Belloise  ] Ben Wright is at the Four-way Stop in Crested Butte for a …

Grace in Resilience [  By Dawne Belloise  ] “I’m living out of my car and couch surfing,” Alysha Joaquin says with …