The Sandpoint Eater: Sweet dreams
By Marcia Pilgeram
Reader Columnist
Last month, in Dublin, I stayed at The Merrion Hotel, a beautifully restored Georgian townhouse, where I had my first night’s rest in ages. I …
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The Sandpoint Eater: Dear Mother
By Marcia Pilgeram
Reader Columnist
My birthday was last week. Every year as it draws close, I use the day as a yardstick to measure my goals list for the …
The Sandpoint Eater: For the love of food!
By Marcia Pilgeram
Reader Columnist
Last week, sporting a newly gifted Irish apron, I delivered a cookie tray to some neighborhood children when a neighbor couple out for a walk …
The Sandpoint Eater: Oh the Irish!
By Marcia Pilgeram
Reader Columnist
I just made a quick trip to Cork, to see a friend in failing health, and spent a couple of extra days in West Cork …
The Sandpoint Eater: Layers of Lent
By Marcia Pilgeram
Reader Columnist
Last week was abuzz with activities in Sandpoint. Of course, the Winter Carnival was a highlight for many, and my favorite — the annual Feb. …
The Sandpoint Eater: It takes a cake (and a village)
By Marcia Pilgeram
Reader Columnist
Last week, many generous individuals paid $150 a plate (or more) to attend the Bonner General Health Foundation’s 15th annual Heart Ball, then shelled out …
Oh beans!
By Marcia Pilgeram
Reader Columnist
I just returned from a quick scouting trip to the Islands of Tahiti. I grabbed a friend to tag along, spending sunny days on warm …
The Sandpoint Eater
By Marcia Pilgeram
Reader Columnist
It’s been a tough start to the new year for a few of my friends. Some are down with chronic winter colds; and, sadder, a …
The Sandpoint Eater: Dispatch from a mountaintop
By Marcia Pilgeram
Reader Columnist
Count them — just a couple of days left in 2022. In my opinion, it was a pretty fair year. Most of us could spend …
The Sandpoint Eater: The upper crust
By Marcia Pilgeram
Reader Columnist
Man does not live by bread alone; though, I must say, the French were giving it their best shot during my visit last week. There …
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Special Report
TIMBER WARS: Six-part series, February-November 2022.
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WHERE ARE THE WORKERS?: Five-part series, September-October 2021.
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THE AMERICAN REDOUBT: Seven-part series, November-December 2017.
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STANDOFF AT RUBY RIDGE: 25 Years Later. Five-part series, August-September 2017.
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Community Calendars
Coming up this week! Don’t miss Festivus, Skiing with Santa, Hogwire, and more! See the full list of events in the Community Calendars:
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Sandpoint in Pictures
Filmmaker Jimmy Matlosz of the Idaho Film Company has made a series of mini documentaries about influential Sandpoint locals, including the late Dann Hall and Erik Daarstad as well as icons Diane Michaels and Dan Shook. He is currently working on a series of interviews connected to the history of the Panida Theater. Jimmy is a 30-year veteran filmmaker who’s work can be seen at dpmatlosz.com.
