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By Emily Erickson
Reader Columnist
“In an era dominated by screens and characterized by fleeting attention spans, the written word stands as an enduring testament to the depth of human …
By Emily Erickson
Reader Columnist
“In an era dominated by screens and characterized by fleeting attention spans, the written word stands as an enduring testament to the depth of human …
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
Modern, commodified celebrations of Valentine’s Day are equally loathed and adored by couples, bachelors and bachelorettes alike. Anyone who finds themselves resisting the desire to …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
It doesn’t matter if you were born and raised in Sandpoint, or just moved here last year — we all have those “Sandpoint moments” that …
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
I was an 8-year-old nerd in a class full of boys — who were primarily jocks — when Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa fought an …
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
In honor of the 50th annual Winter Carnival — scheduled for Friday, Feb. 16-Sunday, Feb. 25 — the Bonner County Historical Museum will unveil the …
By Sandy Compton
Reader Columnist
Questions: Why does halftime at the Super Bowl last 100 years and feature stuff football fans have no interest in? Is it just me, or …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
In the world of art, abstract painters seem to have the most fun. Sandpoint artist Bruce Duykers will showcase a dozen of his abstract creations …
By Susan Drinkard
Reader Contributor
A Trip to Bountiful is my all-time favorite movie, but a trip to Syme’s Hot Springs is my favorite trip to the surreal. Having visited …
By Jennifer Ekstrom
Reader Contributor
In a remarkable show of unity and determination last year, our community rallied against a proposed expansive marina at the mouth of Trestle Creek on …
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
It’s difficult to pinpoint a video game franchise that’s had the most cultural contribution to human society globally. It’s easy to point at titles like …
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