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POLSON — Kielon Adams and Bradee BigSam of Pablo are excited to announce the arrival of their daughter, Keilonee Jo. She was born on Sept. 19, 2024, at St. Joseph Medical Center’s Nesting Place. Keilonee weighed 6 pounds, 12.3 ounces and was 19 inches long. Keilonee joins her brother Desmond. Maternal grandparents are Brad and Rachael BigSam of Big Arm. Paternal grandma is Deah Adams of Ronan. Great-grandparents are Rod and Peggy VanNess of Polson and Nelson BigSam of Arlee and the late Patsy BigSam.  

News from USDA Rural Development Montana BOZEMAN — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced on Oct. 18 new investments in clean energy initiatives that will directly benefit rural communities in Montana. As part of a nationwide effort to combat climate change and lower energy costs, the...

Volunteers needed to help Lake Countycancer patients News from Cheerful Heart, Inc. LAKE COUNTY — Volunteers are the heart in Cheerful Heart and more are needed. As a service to cancer patients in Lake County who are currently in treatment, Cheerful Heart volunteers are the life blood of the ...

POLSON — On Saturday, Nov. 2, from 2 to 4 p.m., join the Friends of the Library in the Community Room at the North Lake County Public Library for a meet and greet event to learn about future book sale plans and volunteer opportunities. As a special treat, director Rod McNeil, the Friends’ in-h...

From UM News Service FLATHEAD LAKE – The ocean’s twilight zone is deep, dark and – according to recent research – iron deficient. No sunlight reaches this region 200 to 1,000 meters below the sea surface, where levels of iron, a key micronutrient, are so low that bacteria growth ...

News from CSKT FLATHEAD RESERVATION ­­ Six of the 2024 Top Ten anglers in the Mack Days fishing event have fished 18 straight days of weekend fishing on Flathead Lake. Top Ten Anglers are ranked on their best 18-day average at the conclusion of the event. As they fish past the eighteen days thei...

News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA  Governor Greg Gianforte recently announced Montana was ranked as a top state for fiscal responsibility and tax relief in a recent report from the nationally recognized Cato Institute, which graded states and their leadership on tax and spending rec...

POLSON — The Mission Mountain Spinners group is new to our activity list. Bring your spinning wheel, fiber, etc. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month (Nov. 5). Call Linda at 208-520-1013. Due to the increasing numbers of meals being served daily, we are seeking another part-time cook that ...

ST. IGNATIUS — Remember to Vote on Nov. 5. Bingo was held last Saturday and fun was had. The lucky blackout winner took home $100. Our next bingo event will be on Nov. 9 at 2 p.m. We will have the AARP Safe Driving Course on Nov. 7 at 1 p.m.  Some insurance companies will give you a discount...

ARLEE — Happy Oct. 2-24 and happy fall. It seems fall is here but keeps getting interrupted with hot days and cool/cold nights, but for the most part we have had beautiful blue skies with fluffy clouds and brilliant starts at night and a full moon coming for Halloween. How blessed we are to live where ...