A bee and a veteran have more in common than one may think. They both answer to a leader and are focused on achieving a mission. These similarities are at the heart of Plan Bee, a local veterans' program spearheaded by Marine veteran Chuck Lewis. Plan Bee uses beekeeping to help military veterans living in Northwestern Montana as a way of supporting veterans who may be disabled, wounded or suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. Established two years ago, Plan Bee provides an educational and hands-on approach to beekeeping. The program is designed to be both therapeutic and entrepreneurial. “It’s just been a relaxing hobby,” said veteran Mari...
POLSON — Seventh grade students from the Polson Middle school gathered along the sunny shoreline of Salish Point on Friday morning as part of an educational series in the ongoing fight against aquatic invasive species. Friday’s event, hosted by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes and M...
News from the Montecahto Club This year, the Montecahto Club is offering a new scholarship in addition to its annual one in conjunction with the Polson Scholarship and Education Foundation. The new $500 Continuing Education Scholarship is for an individual seeking vocational or technical certificatio...
HELENA — After a turbulent ride through the Montana Legislature, a bill extending Montana’s Medicaid expansion program cleared its final legislative hurdle. House Bill 658, carried by Rep. Ed Buttrey, R-Great Falls, revises the state’s Medicaid program considerably. While the bill’...
HELENA — After a turbulent ride through the Montana Legislature, a bill extending Montana’s Medicaid expansion program cleared its final legislative hurdle. House Bill 658, carried by Rep. Ed Buttrey, R-Great Falls, revises the state’s Medicaid program considerably. While the bill’...
ST. IGNATIUS —“The Patriot’s Blood is the seed of freedom’s tree.” - Thomas Campbell Our indoor yard sale will take place on May 8, 9, 10, and 11 with a bake sale also held on Friday, May 10. All donations are greatly appreciated. Commodities will be here on Tuesday, Ma...
RONAN — It is starting to look like we might get a spring after all. Get out and enjoy the sunshine if you are able. Time has gone so fast it is hard to believe that school will be out for the summer. Following the Thursday evening meal there will be a film about one of the early buffalo ranch...
POLSON — “The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today,”- H. Jackson Brown, Jr. There will be a board meeting on Friday, May 10, at 10:30 a.m. On Monday, May 13, there will be a sign up for Women for Wellness, all are welcome. On Tuesday, May 21, the veterans’ r...
POLSON – Local law enforcement officers were out in force Friday in Lake County. Their mission wasn’t to fight crime but to help raise awareness and cash for the Montana Special Olympics. Beginning at the Polson High School and finishing in Arlee, special Olympians, law enforcement and f...
POLSON – The scene was familiar: families talked while stirring sauces and chopping vegetables, but instead of being in their respective homes, the cooks were in a middle-school classroom learning to cook healthy meals. The event was part of a three-class series sponsored by the Polson School ...
