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POLSON — Like the rains of Ranchipur, the snow keeps coming. Enough already. “Basta,” cry the Italians. Make it stop. Happy are the skiers and contract snow-plowers. The shovelers and drivers, not so much. Oh well, we’re hearty Montanans; we’ll work our way through it. Think ...

     DIXON — We began February with more real winter ... I knew it would come back, in spite of the early spring feel. The furor has increased at my bird feeding station. Last year’s red-wing blackbirds appeared at last and even a lone robin showed up to nibble some apple peelin...

RONAN — I don’t know if the groundhog saw his shadow, but I have a feeling that winter isn’t over yet. But at least the Super Bowl is. We are still trying to get signatures on the mil levy to fund the COA and the senior centers in Lake County. If you haven’t signed it yet, please d...

  News from the Lake County Democrats PABLO — A presentation on Human Rights in Montana by Eldena Bear Don’t Walk, Montana Human Rights Network, will take place Wednesday, Jan. 29 at the Johnny Arlee/Victor Charlo Theater at Salish Kootenai College. Social time and refreshments begin a...

News from the Lake County Fair Board RONAN — The Lake County Fair Board is conducting an online survey to help determine the direction for the future of the Lake County fairgrounds and facilities. The fair board values your input. You can assist in informing future decisions by participating in the ...

  News from KERR Hydroelectric project operation for Flathead Lake  Representatives from PPL Montana, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Reclamation, and Bonneville Power Administration conferred on Jan. 14, regarding cur...

  News from St. Luke Community Healthcare RONAN — “Hummel Figurine and Other Collectibles Silent Auction” is being held in the lobby of St. Luke Community Hospital in Ronan. The fundraiser will benefit the St. Luke Extended Care Residents’ Council. Items include porcelain e...

  News from Montana Natural Resources Conservation Service  BOZEMAN — Three National Initiatives are being offered in Montana through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP): On-Farm Energy, Organic, and Seasonal High Tunnel. While NRCS accepts applications for EQIP on a ...

News from the Stuttering Foundation  POLSON — Stuttering is a frustrating and embarrassing problem for millions of people, but it can be especially tough on teenagers. Help is available in Polson at the North Lake County Library District in the form of a video.  “It’s meant ...

News from Share the Spirit POLSON — Share the Spirit Holiday Assistance Program has been providing toys, clothes and Christmas gifts to Lake County children from needy families since 1998. We are fortunate enough to partner with Hellroaring Marine Contingent and the Marine Corps Toys for Tots progra...