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News / News in Brief 15 Feb, 2019 County employees barred from Bonner Regional Team By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Staff Bonner Co...Investigations continue into the fire that that destroyed two historic downtown buildings and damaged another.
According to Sandpoint city administrator Jennifer Stapleton, fire marshals are focusing their efforts on the 202 North First Ave. building at the corner of Bridge Street and First, which they identify as the source of the fire. The building was completely destroyed by the fire, along with another structure at 204/6 First Ave. The 208 North First Building, home to Grace Sandpoint Church, also sustained heavy smoke and water damage, prompting the congregation to meet at a temporary location until repairs are complete.
It will take some time before locals receive definitive answers as to the cause of the fire. According to city officials, weather conditions have put the investigation on hold, and a final report will likely take 45 to 60 days to complete.
Ah, Valentine's Day. We didn't get you chocolates or flowers, but we did get you this newspaper. It's full of Valentine's content, news, opinion and previews of local happenings (including Winter Carnival, which kicks off Friday) — all beneath this beautiful cover by Jodi Rawson.
Find a copy at 200+ locations around the county, or read the online edition at sandpointreader.com.
Whether you're a V-day fan or not so much, we hope your day is full of love and other good things. ❤️🌹
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This week in Sandpoint: Our town’s biggest party of the season kicks off Friday with the Sandpoint Winter Carnival‘s sweet Parade of Lights through downtown. And that just gets things started. See all events on this week, Feb. 11-17:
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Sandpoint in Pictures
November’s Sandpoint in Pictures winner. There is a touching sentiment behind this photo, which captured November’s photo contest prize. And a new contest is in full swing for December, too. Submit a photo, see local pics, and vote at SandpointPictures.com»
