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News from the Sandpiper Art Gallery & Gifts POLSON - This year, the Sandpiper Art Gallery & Gifts takes great pleasure in announcing that four deserving students were recently awarded scholarships ranging from $500 to $3000. Sandpiper Art Gallery & Gifts, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, has been a mainstay in the Polson, community for over 50 years. Sandpiper Art Gallery & Gifts places emphasis in making art available to people and to promote art as a career. Every year the Sandpiper Art Gallery & Gifts has local art festival events in Polson to raise funds to award scholarships. This year the Flathead Lake Festival of Art is scheduled for July 19-20, and the Cour...

News from Dana Grant RONAN - History connects people with their families, friends, culture, politics and most of all to the bonds that run between generations of society, no matter where or when one might live. Whether in a small rural town or a large urban city, people share certain pieces of history. ...

News from SKC Executive Assistant, Loni Grant PABLO - Salish Kootenai College will hold a ceremony naming the Vallee Building on May 30, at 11 a.m. The building houses SKC’s health sciences programs, including nursing, dental assisting, medical assisting, and health promotion practices. The 25,00...

HELENA — Recently legislation brought by Montana Democrats to help young students stay on track for math proficiency was signed into law. Sponsored by educator and House Minority Whip Rep. Melissa Romano (D-Helena) and backed by lawmakers from both parties, HB 338 will offer Montana parents the choice ...

News from Carroll College HELENA — On Saturday, May 10, 2025, Carroll College conferred degrees on 290 graduates of the class of 2025 during its 115th commencement ceremony. Below is a list of Montana students who were candidates for graduation from Carroll College for 2025. Indicated on this l...

News from Southern New Hampshire University MANCHESTER, New Hampshire -  It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Spring 2025 President’s List. The spring terms run from January to May. -  Kaleig...

News from P.E.O. Chapter AI POLSON — P.E.O. Marguerite daisies were in full bloom as they were presented to Olivia Jore and Alyssa Orien (not present) for the $1,000 each, Chapter AI Memorial Scholarship on Senior Signing Day at Polson High School. P.E.O. is a philanthropic organization that pr...

News from Toni Kramer, Lake County Election Administrator   Trustee Polson Fire  (Vote for 1) John Q. Doty531 Paul A. Laisy322 Write-in0 Over Votes0 Under Votes46 Total899   Trustee North Lake  (Vote for 3) Allen R. Bone1167 Maggie Newman1374 C...

News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA – Joining Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen, Governor Greg Gianforte on Monday, May 5, signed Senate Bill 276, implementing photo identification for voting in Montana. “Montana serves as a model for the rest of the nation by conducting s...