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🌱 Sandpoint shifts parks staffing to tackle overdue maintenance

Sandpoint, Idaho Patch AM: a 4 min read

Morning Sandpoint! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Sandpoint shifts parks staffing to tackle overdue maintenance
  • Remembering Sandpoint's first senior center luncheon, 50 years later
  • Sandpoint's mayor joins neighbors in walking for community funds

Also on today's calendar: Artist Reception for Bailey Miller and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 55 and low of 37 degrees.
  • Thursday: Sun and areas of high clouds, temps: high: 54, low: 37.
  • Friday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 56 and low of 39 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Council approves parks year-round staffing increase, cuts seasonal positions (bonnercountydailybee.com) — Sandpoint will add two year-round parks positions and cut four seasonal slots to help tackle overdue maintenance. The council unanimously approved the shift, which raises parks payroll about 1%. City staff say seasonal hiring shortages have pulled skilled workers away from repairs to handle mowing and other routine upkeep.
   

2. Bonner County History - Nov. 10, 2026 (hagadonenewsnetwork.com) — Sixty seniors gathered for the first luncheon at Sandpoint's new senior center in November 1976, replacing meals scattered among area restaurants. This week's historical roundup revisits that milestone and remembers boatbuilder Melvin 'Cap' Markham, whose family arrived in Sandpoint in 1883 and later helped establish a ferry at Laclede.
   

3. Mayors' steps add up for local communities (krem.com) — Sandpoint Mayor Jeremy Grimm joined neighboring mayors in an annual walking challenge that combines exercise with community fundraising. Grimm praised its health benefits and opportunity to raise money for the city, while Clark Fork Mayor Russ Schenck logged 417,600 steps to earn $1,000 for parks and recreation.
   

4. Idaho Falls swimmer Rangi Grimes sets another state record, leads Tigers to second place (postregister.com) — Sandpoint won both the boys and girls 5A state swimming championships in Boise, with the boys edging Idaho Falls by just six points. The narrow victory came despite four first-place finishes by Idaho Falls junior Rangi Grimes, who set a state record in the 50-yard freestyle.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Got any old electronics sitting around and collecting dust?
    Or any old wire or scrap, no big appliance I'm a collector of old tech and am willing to take it off your hands, broken items too! Please message… (Nextdoor The Rest of Selle Valley)
  • Happy fall!
    If any growers have leftover or moldy pumpkins, squash, gourds, etc that my son can practice his bow and arrow shooting on, please let us know and we… (Nextdoor The Rest of Selle Valley)
  • City of Sandpoint Idaho posted a job opening for Volunteer Firefighter in Sandpoint. Apply here.
  • Super 1 Food Store posted a job opening for Grocery - Cashier in Sandpoint. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Sandpoint here.

Ok Sandpoint! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Sandpoint

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Sandpoint

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.