Lost in the ’50s: Schedule of Events
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Lost in the ‘50s weekend is often called the biggest party of the year in Sandpoint. It has served as the unofficial start to the busy season here in...
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Two local music students to play Mother’s Day concert
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Two Music Conservatory of Sandpoint students will play a Mother’s Day Tea Time piano concert on Sunday, May 11, at 1 p.m. at the Heartwood Center. Levi Hill, 13,...
A brief history of Mother’s Day
By Ben Olson Reader Staff The modern Mother’s Day began in the United States thanks to Ann Reeves Jarvis, who began a campaign in 1905 to make Mother’s Day a nationally recognized holiday in...
2019 Summer Camp Guide part II
By Ben Olson Reader Staff There are a lot of great summer camp options in this region. Here’s the second installment of our annual guide for parents to find the right camp choice for...
Talking Heads tribute show planned at the Hive
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Have you always wanted to transport back in time to see the Talking Heads perform live in their heyday? You’re in luck, friends. Portland-based band Life During Wartime, known...
LPOSD holds open meeting to aid in new superintendent search
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Lake Pend Oreille School District will be holding a stakeholder meeting to aid in the search for the new district school superintendent. The meeting will take place at 5...
Still weird after 25 years
By Ben Olson Reader Staff There’s just something about Eichardt’s. Whether you’re a fan of the food, the cozy atmosphere or the social discourse over pints and plates that occurs every day, it’s just...
A conversation with Rep. Sage Dixon
By Ben Olson Reader Staff The 65th Legislative Session concluded in Boise last week. One proposal that caused a stir during this session was a series of bills aimed at toughening up requirements for...
Garden Art
By Ben Olson Reader Staff When local farmer Lisa Troutner needs a new color for her palette, she doesn’t squeeze it from a tube of paint – she grows it in the ground. Troutner...
SPIN program addresses mental health
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Recently, the Panhandle Health District conducted a community health assessment to determine what the top serious issues in our community for 2018. The 129-page report listed mental health was...
