Lisa Nyren
Contributing Writer
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Lisa Newcomb has five years of experience as editor of a small weekly newspaper, the Teton Valley News, located in Driggs, Idaho. She is also a copy editor and writer for Demand Studios.
Her freelance work has appeared in Teton Valley Magazine, Idaho Magazine, Teton Valley Family Magazine and others.
Lisa also writes a column, Adventures with Bella: On life and living with a fun-loving dog.
Lisa has a bachelor's degree in communications with a minor in political science from Westminster College in Salt Lake City.
Originally from Maine, Lisa currently lives in Driggs, Idaho with her husband Lyle, their Hemingway cat Oliver, and their endlessly energetic Labrador/Golden Retriever puppy, Bella.
Latest Articles
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April is Autism Awareness Month – Do You Know the Facts?
In honor of Autism Awareness month, here are the basic facts about autism - its symptoms, causes, treatment options, and resources for parents.
Mar 28, 2011
- Lisa Nyren
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A Dog's Purpose: A Novel For Humans — A Book Review
This book tackles one of life's most profound questions, "Why are we here?" Through the eyes of a loving animal, we get a glimpse of our own purpose.
Mar 16, 2011
- Lisa Nyren
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A Book Review of Beth Lisick's 'Everybody into the Pool'
If a witty, humorous memoir of a not-so-mainstream woman is what you're after, "Everybody into the Pool" is the book for you.
Feb 14, 2011
- Lisa Nyren
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Travels With Max: In Search of Steinbeck's America 50 Years Later
This is a book about the United States, its people, and how it and they have changed (or not) since John Steinbeck chronicled his own journey in 1960.
Dec 3, 2010
- Lisa Nyren
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Mini Golf Courses Between Ellsworth and Bar Harbor, Maine
Mini golf courses between Ellsworth and Bar Harbor, Maine offer visitors an array of choices, and they're all within a short drive of the Maine coastline
Oct 9, 2010
- Lisa Nyren
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Book Review: First You Have to Row a Little Boat by Richard Bode
Richard Bode's 1993 memoir is a well-written tale of a boy and his boat and the lessons he learned through sailing.
Aug 28, 2010
- Lisa Nyren
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Advice For Teaching Your Old Dog Forgotten Tricks
Sometimes dogs and their owners become lazy when it comes to obedience, but this can be remedied with a little discipline.
Aug 18, 2010
- Lisa Nyren
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How to Ask for a Raise in a Tough Economy
Planning, statistics and determination will help you negotiate a raise and earn more money during a hurting economy.
Aug 11, 2010
- Lisa Nyren
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How to Have a Yard Sale: Tips and Tricks for Selling Your Stuff
Yard sales are a great way to make some extra cash. By following some basic guidelines you can ensure your sale is a successful one.
Jul 28, 2010
- Lisa Nyren
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Mayhem Festival Rocks Boise With Big-Name Bands
It was a hot, sweaty day at the Idaho Center Amphitheater in Nampa, Idaho July 14, but the sunburns were worth their weight in heavy metal.
Jul 17, 2010
- Lisa Nyren
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