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News from Sandpiper Art Gallery POLSON - The Sandpiper Art Gallery is accepting applications from Lake County artists to paint the Sacajawea Park pump house, a public art mural project. The mural theme for the building is “By the water.” Possible inspirational ideas include swimming, boating, fishing, kayaking and wake board surfing. Also, designs should utilize the color palette that is the same as the Sacajawea Restroom murals. The selected artist will work with the Sandpiper Research and Development Committee from Sandpiper to organize Polson volunteers to help complete the murals. Submission deadline is July 13. Go to: sandpiperartgalleryandgifts.com and click on &ldquo...
News from Fore Genomics MONTANA — Montana ranks ninth in the nation with 6.8% of children under the age of 18 lacking health insurance. New research was done to determine which states have the highest population of uninsured children. Massachusetts has the lowest percentage of uninsured chil...
By Jeremy Drake, MT Plastic Free House Bill (HB) 477, to phase out single-use expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam food containers across Montana, has passed both the House and Senate with strong bipartisan support and backing from a diverse coalition of stakeholders. The bill, aimed at protecting public hea...
By Jeremy Drake, MT Plastic Free House Bill (HB) 477, to phase out single-use expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam food containers across Montana, has passed both the House and Senate with strong bipartisan support and backing from a diverse coalition of stakeholders. The bill, aimed at protecting public hea...
News from DPHHS MONTANA — In recognition of Maternal Mental Health Month in May, the Department of Health and Human Services (DPHHS) reminds mothers that the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline provides free, confidential assistance before, during, and after pregnancy. “In Mont...
News from St. Luke Community Healthcare ST. IGNATIUS — St. Luke Community Healthcare is proud to host the 42nd Annual Buffalo Run on Saturday, July 12, 2025, as part of the St. Ignatius Good Old Days celebration. This long-standing community tradition invites runners and walkers of all ages ...
POLSON - The Flathead Lake Museum, 708 Main St., is open May 15-Sept. 16, Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and on Sundays 1-4 p.m. They focus on homesteading on the Flathead Indian Reservation have the true Flathead Lake Monster.
News from the office of Governor Gianforte DEER LODGE - Governor Greg Gianforte recently joined Montana Department of Corrections (DOC) Director Brian Gootkin to break ground on a $156 million infrastructure investment at the Montana State Prison (MSP). “After decades of previous administration...
News from Betsy Wade, Polson SD #30 Curriculum Coordinator POLSON — Polson School District proudly announces that educator Nicole Camel has been named a recipient of the 2025 National 180 Educator Award by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH). This prestigious award recognizes outstanding educators who...
