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Flathead Waters Cleanup approaches

News from the CSKT FLATHEAD RESERVATION — Grab your team of friends and family and join us on Saturday, Aug. 12, to do your part in “Helping Keep Our Favorite Places Clean.” The Flathead Waters Cleanup is an annual volunteer event focused on protecting our waterway ecosystem for fish, wildlife, and all to enjoy.  Visit the Flathead Waters Cleanup website at:  https://www.flatheadlakers.org/upcoming-events/2023-flathead-waters-cleanup - Simply choose a river, stream, lake or creek location from the map, or visit your favorite spot any time between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Aug. 12 and collect as much trash as possible. If you don’t see your favorite...


Court grants temporary restraining order, pride goes on

News from Upper Seven Law HELENA — A federal district court in Helena issued a temporary restraining order on Friday, July 28, ensuring that Montana Pride events will go forward without disruption or fear of liability beginning July 30. A diverse group of plaintiffs—including a public-sch...


GPCF Beautification Committee announces Polson in Bloom contest winners GPCF Beautification Committee announces Polson in Bloom contest winners

News from Suz Rittenhouse  GPCF Photos by Jane Larson POLSON — Twenty-one beautiful yards were nominated for the 2023 Polson in Bloom contest sponsored by the Beautification Committee of the Greater Polson Foundation (GPCF). Street appeal, color, unique variety and originality were among aspec...


Births for Aug. 2, 2023 Births for Aug. 2, 2023

Ry Bastion  POLSON — Wes Bastion is proud to announce the birth of his brother, Ry Gary Bastion. Ry was born June 27, 2023, at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center’s Nesting Place. He was 19 inches long and weighed 8 pounds, 6.5 ounces. Ry’s parents are Ella Mae and Andrew Bastion...


A lot happening at Ninepipes Museum

News from Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana CHARLO — Ninepipes Museum is the grateful recipient of a grant from the Greater Polson Community Foundation for a much-needed new audio guide system for museum tours. The new touch screen units include a speaker option for visitors who wish to listen as ...


Explore AI business applications

ZOOM — Join us for an exciting 3-hour course on AI and its business applications, hosted by Mission West Community Development Partners and taught by Roxane Rinard from Developing Wings. During the class, we’ll explore the incredible world of artificial intelligence and show you how it can transf...


Polson seniors for Aug. 2, 2023

POLSON — A woman, to whom I delivered a meal, appeared to be caring for a 4- or 5-year-old child. As I did so, the child, unseen by me, bolted to the sidewalk, yelling “Huggy, Huggy, Huggy!” and grabbed both my legs. I told the child that I always have hugs to give away, and I complied with...


St. Ignatius senior center

ST. IGNATIUS — We will have an AARP Safe Driving Course in October - watch for the date. The St. Ignatius Senior Center is looking to hire a site manager. They will work with the kitchen staff to plan meals, complete required computer work, visit with meal participants and help the center with other...


Ronan Seniors for Aug. 2, 2023

RONAN — The 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 is: —  Wednesday, Aug. 2: potluck day, salad, dessert —  Friday, Aug. 4: fried chicken, salad...


State education forum addresses obscenity, religious expression in schools

HELENA — The lead attorney for Montana’s public education agency Wednesday characterized the changes stemming from new obscenity and religious expression laws as relatively minor, despite strong opposition to the measures from educators and librarians as they were debated by the state Legislature...


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