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POLSON — This year I am putting up Christmas decorations early. I might be done by the 24th. This is the only time during the year that my storage shed is empty. I may as well call it my Christmas Shed. See’s Candy is still available for $27. See Kaye. Many choices. Buy early. Supply is limited. We provide transportation within the Polson area for groceries, health care, your bank, etc. Must be 65 or older and in need. Call 24 hours in advance. $5 round trip. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays only. Activities: Space is available for playing card-table style board or card games. Communal jigsaw puzzle always going, and a small library. Bowling: Tuesdays at ...
News from the office of Senator Tester BIG SANDY — After applying continued pressure on the agency, U.S. Senator Jon Tester announced on Nov. 1 that he successfully pushed the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to delay implementation of its 1099-K reporting requirement that would have unnecessarily b...
News from the office of Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen HELENA — Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen is warning Montana businesses of misleading solicitations regarding various certificates and documents. Montana’s business community notified the Secretary of State’s Off...
News from the Montana Dept. of Labor & Industry HELENA — Governor Greg Gianforte today announced Montana reached its 24th consecutive month of unemployment below 3%. Prior to the governor taking office, Montana’s unemployment rate had fallen below 3% only three times since record-keeping...
RONAN — Mission Valley Senior Center is located across from St. Luke’s Hospital. We are open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for lunch and other activities. Our menu: — Wednesday, Nov. 29: Swiss steak, salad, dessert — Friday, Dec. 1: lasagna, salad, dess...
News from Mimi Hildebrandt ST. IGNATIUS — Little Free Libraries are a global phenomenon that began in 2009 with the first LFL built in Hudson, Wisconsin by Todd Bol. The small front yard and public area book exchanges number more than 150,000 around the world in over 100 countries — from Ice...
RONAN — High school students from Noxon, Thompson Falls, Plains, St. Regis, Superior, Charlo and Ronan came together on Tuesday, Nov. 14, for a meeting of the bands to produce an evening of music together. Derek Larson, music teacher for St. Regis who conducted during the event, said student musicia...
News from Montana Dept. of Commerce HELENA — The Montana Department of Commerce facilitates federal rental assistance for Montana’s veterans. Administered by Commerce, HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing Program (HUD-VASH) provides rental assistance, case management and clinical services...
POLSON — Tracy Plaiss and her amazing group of volunteers are at it again; they are preparing fresh turkey and made-from-scratch mashed potatoes and gravy along with all of the traditional side dishes for folks who’d like a home-cooked Thanksgiving meal. This year they plan to make 2,000 meals...
News from the Sandpiper Art Gallery Sandpiper Art Gallery and Gifts in Polson has opened the application period for their art scholarship program. Each year Sandpiper Gallery offers scholarships to deserving students from Lake and Sanders Counties. The non-profit Gallery began over 50 years ago in Polso...
