MONTANA — Growing old may not be for the faint of heart but, as anyone over 40 will tell you, it sure beats the alternative. Montana is in the process of putting that truism to the test. The state’s median age, according to U.S. Census data, is 39.8 years, making Montana the 10th oldest state in the nation, and the oldest in the western U.S. The state’s population of residents in their 50s, 60s, and 70s outpaces the national average, and its population of 20- and 30-somethings lags behind. The economic, cultural, and personal impacts presented by these demographic facts are the subject of a new statewide reporting initiative in which 19 Montana newsrooms ...
POLSON — Thanksgiving is almost here. If you haven’t called the Polson Senior Center to have meals delivered, or to get a ride to attend the free Community Thanksgiving Dinner held at the Polson Senior Center, make sure you do, our phone number is 406-883-4735. We are serving and delivering dinne...
ST. IGNATIUS — Why did the police arrest the turkey? They suspected “fowl” play. The free community dinner will be held on Thursday, Nov. 28, from noon-2 p.m. and everyone is welcome. Meals can be delivered to qualified seniors. If you would like to order or cancel a meal,...
RONAN – The first hemp-processing license in the State of Montana was issued to a Ronan business in November from the Montana Department of Agriculture. Green Ridge Biosolutions moved into a 15,000 square-foot building at 63298 U.S. Highway 93, located near the Ronan arch, in September. Sam Belanger...
MISSOULA – Photos Leanna Powell took over a year ago near her home in St. Ignatius have brought her to a show at the People’s Center in Pablo, to a prestigious show in New York and now to the new Zootown Arts Community Center Gallery in Missoula. “I had no idea it would go this far,&rdqu...
RONAN – Jim Thaden is the new leader at the helm of Lake County Community Development Corporation. In his position, Thaden will head the multi-faceted organization to advance development in the area. “I’ve done this kind of work all my life, and it’s a real treat when you get...
ARLEE – Lunchtime meetings at the Arlee School District give girls and non-binary youth an opportunity to explore their unique strengths. Using Their Strength is a program facilitated by the YWCA of Missoula. The program has existed in Missoula for over 20 years. Two years ago, it was established in Ar...
* Results compiled from answers submitted to a poll published on Instagram and Facebook. 106 people responded to the questions over a 24-hour period.
POLSON – Concerned that you might wind up feeling like a plump turkey packed with gravy and stuffing after Thanksgiving dinner? Then dust off your running shoes and shed a few extra calories before heading to the table with a Thanksgiving morning run during the 12th Annual Turkey Trot 5K. Dubbed the...
MONTANA — The Montana Department of Commerce spends millions in bed-tax revenues each year to promote the state as a tourism destination for out-of-state visitors and to support tourism-related infrastructure in Montana. A legislative audit of the department’s 2017 fiscal year presented ...
