By Ben OlsonReader Staff The Panida Theater board of trustees’ monthly meeting March 5 drew a few more spectators than usual. The Little Theater was filled to capacity, with others standing along the back...
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Contributor Ellen Weissman never used to worry about expressing her Jewish identity. For years, it was suffused into the rhythms of everyday life. Even as she witnessed events like the...
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Ellen Weissman passes an important milestone Sunday, Sept. 15: five years of working as the executive director for Sandpoint Area Seniors, Inc. The job, which Weissman throws herself into...
By Ben Olson Reader Staff We believe strongly in informing the community about candidates running for public office. As part of our commitment to this effort, we present this questionnaire for candidates in legislative...
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff Editor’s Note: Ellen Weissman is running as a Democrat in the primary election for District 1 State Representative, Seat A. Sandpoint Reader: To begin with, can you tell us...
By Ben Olson Reader Staff It’s always been assumed that those who live in North Idaho are a hardy lot. The Polar Bear Plunge proves that and more. Each year, dozens of brave souls...
By Ellen Weissman Reader Contributor The High Tea fundraiser for the DayBreak Center last Sunday was an extraordinary event with a sold-out crowd. Betty Overland played piano as the guests arrived while Sandy Jamieson, Darleen...
By Ben Olson Reader Staff The Sandpoint Senior Center (SASi) has announced they will make a first leap forward in beginning the parking lot project. Friday morning, two of the three trees in the...
By Ben Olson Reader Staff The fate of the 140-year-old ponderosa pine in the Sandpoint Senior Center parking lot has been sealed: it will stay. After some number crunching and numerous redesigns of the...
