Farewell to Helen Newton, the definition of an authentic Sandpoint ‘local’
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
One of Sandpoint’s truest champions passed away on April 25 — Helen Newton, aged 83, left us but she won’t be forgotten for her wit, …
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Jimmy Carter and Cecil Andrus exemplified public service
By Helen Newton
Reader Contributor
It was in October 1976, before he was elected, that I met Jimmy Carter. Well, to be fair, I didn’t actually “meet” him; but, in …
YEAR IN REVIEW: 2023
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
We’ve been doing these retrospectives every year since 2020, and so far the ’20s have lived up to their reputation for being “roaring.” Just reading …
It’s called the rule of law, not the rule of emotions
By Helen Newton
Reader Contributor
A lawyer friend once told me that property issues were a surefire money maker for any lawyer. “Kids and dirt,” he said. “Dirt and kids.” …
Travers Park: A proud history and community achievement
By Helen Newton
Reader Contributor
In 1944, Cecil Ereman purchased five acres on West Pine Street from A.C. Eidam, and from that site operated a private garbage collection service for …
Needs versus wants
By Helen Newton
Reader Contributor
Currently 15 cities in Idaho use taxing authority set up by the state for either resort city taxes or non-property local option taxes or both. …
‘The story of Bonner County’
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
When Helen Newton took a U.S. history class at Sandpoint High School in the late 1950s, she was required to do an oral presentation on …
Coming up this week! Don’t miss Live Music, the Summer Sampler, the Art Party, Monarch Grind, the Sandpoint Renaissance Faire, and more! See the full list of events in the 