Sandpoint to celebrate its inaugural SantaCon
By Reader Staff
The SantaCon phenomenon is coming to Sandpoint for the first time, with the event scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 14 at Matchwood Brewing Co., as well as locations …
Tagged: alcohol
Mad about Science: Medieval brewing
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
Anywhere you travel — from New York, U.S. to York, U.K. — you can expect a uniform taste from two of the same brands of …
Two parts liquor, one part literary criticism
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
The Lord of the Rings is my colloquial “Roman Empire” — I’ve thought about it every day since the winter of 2007 and I have …
Mad about Science: Vanilla
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
It has always interested me that the term “vanilla” refers to something as being plain, common or boring. Indeed, vanilla-flavored food is often considered a …
Mad About Science: Bog bodies
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
This subject isn’t for the squeamish, dear reader. Proceed with caution.
Plant-lovers will recognize peat as the light soilless medium sold at garden stores and …
Holiday cheer(s)
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Among the oldest communal celebrations occur during the winter months, when people are huddled together inside for warmth. The crops have all been harvested and …
A grain of salt: Summer in Sandpoint — one long booze session
By Ammi Midstokke
Reader Columnist
Let’s be clear on some basic facts before we disappoint our readers today: There are nearly zero scientifically-proven health benefits to drinking alcohol.
I know. …
Bill proposes alcohol sales for historic theaters
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
The folks at the Panida Theater will likely be toasting state officials if a bill permitting beer and wine sales at historic theaters is signed …
Emily Articulated: Welcome to the Jungle
By Emily Erickson
Reader Columnist
You’re in the jungle. Light is flickering through the canopy of leaves, painting colorful streaks across the dirt floor. You turn your neck to the …
The Mental Health and Substance Abuse Connection
By Kari Clark
Reader Contributor
Mental illness is common among those suffering from substance abuse. In fact, in 1992 Congress established the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration …
Coming up this week! Don’t miss Festivus, Skiing with Santa, Hogwire, and more! See the full list of events in the 
