Local cinema keeps rolling
By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Staff Eric Plummer feels at home in a movie theater. The man behind the newly revamped Sandpoint Cinemas — formerly known as the Bonner Mall Cinemas — said he was...
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Fast-moving meals of magic
By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Staff There is nothing quite like enjoying a fresh, warm meal while traveling. It’s largely an experience of the past, with cars and airplanes as the main modes of transportation...
Off the beaten track: Outdoor gifts
By Ben Olson Reader Staff ‘Tis the season of giving, and what better way to support local businesses than purchasing gifts for your loved ones right here in North Idaho? If you’re like us,...
The Mank-ing of Citizen Kane
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff Movies about movies being written by writers — much less writing a review of such a movie — risks plunging viewers and readers alike into a snarl of competing...
Mad About Science: Curious thought experiments
By Brenden Bobby Reader Columnist Humans love a good brain teaser. How many posts have you scrolled through on Facebook where people are arguing whether or not 4+(2×1)=9 or not? Curiously, many of the...
A dog walk in the park
By Tim Henney Reader Contributor My 1957 Cal-Berkeley bride is staring 86 in the face and has an underlying medical condition, which makes her a COVID-19 magnet. I am 89 and have a superior,...
Emily Articulated
By Emily Erickson Reader Staff Not long ago, I was having one of “those days.” It was the kind of morning that started with a coffee burn on my tongue and a drawer full...
Bits ‘n’ Pieces: December 10, 2020
By Lorraine H. Marie Reader Columnist East, west or beyond, sooner or later events elsewhere may have a local impact. A recent sampling: Congressional Emergency COVID-19 relief may come in the form of a...
Schweitzer boss Chasse says mountain may shut down if COVID measures not followed
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff Schweitzer President and CEO Tom Chasse took a headline-grabbing hard stance on masking and social distancing protocols to lessen the spread of COVID-19, issuing a widely reported statement Dec....
Earn a $300 charitable giving donation in 2020 thanks to the CARES Act
By Reader Staff The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act made changes to tax rules in 2020 to allow for increased charitable giving amid the pandemic and corresponding economic hardships. “Whether taxpayers are...
