Keeping the home fires burning
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Everyone needs a little help from time to time. That’s the mantra of North Idaho Firewood Rescue. Now, the nonprofit organization — which has helped …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Everyone needs a little help from time to time. That’s the mantra of North Idaho Firewood Rescue. Now, the nonprofit organization — which has helped …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
With a flash of fireworks and a crescendo from the Festival at Sandpoint Orchestra, the popular summer concert series wrapped its 41st season on Aug. …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staf
Sandpoint felt just a little weirder last weekend, as the 20th anniversary of The Follies, held by the Angels Over Sandpoint, brought the community together …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
If you like the festivities surrounding the Fourth of July, thank the Sandpoint Lions Club. For more than a half century, this local philanthropic organization …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
The Bonner General Health Volunteer Council held their annual luncheon Wednesday, April 18.
Many volunteers attended, and Margo Johnson, chair of the Volunteer Council, presented …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Local libraries rely on volunteers to serve the community. This week, three of those volunteers received some much-deserved recognition for their selfless efforts.
Marge Thomas, …
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