POLSON — The Flathead Lake International Cinemafest (FLIC) celebrated its 11th year Feb. 24-26 showing films made not only in distant countries but those made right here in Montana. Held as always at Showboat Stadium 6 in Polson, this year featured over 40 films, documentaries and short films combined. Both producer David King and Showboat Stadium 6 owner Becky Dupuis said they were impressed at the turnout from the community. “FLIC was an unqualified success this year, period,” King stated. “It approached pre-Covid levels. All of the screenings had ample attendance, so that was encouraging and exciting … The hosts of the festival at the Show...
POLSON — A songwriter from Polson has just announced the launch of an organization that will help strengthen mental health support for young people in underserved areas like where he grew up. Songwriter Tom Fugleberg, son of longtime Polson “newspaper guy” Paul Fugleberg, launched ...
POLSON — Enrolled CSKT Tribal member Kai McDonald, 17, broke new ground for his school’s speech and debate team this month. A junior at Polson High School, McDonald is the first ever to qualify to compete in the event’s National Speech and Debate Tournament. The Polson speech and d...
HELENA — All four members of Montana’s congressional delegation spoke to the Montana Legislature during a joint session of the Senate and the House on Monday, Feb. 20, talking to state lawmakers about the issues facing Congress, including the national debt and the fentanyl epidemic. Demo...
ST. IGNATIUS — Mr. Winter had to show us by sending snow on the last day of February. Stay safe and warm. Remember the first day of spring is March 20. Menu: — Friday, March 10: barbecue chicken, mashed potatoes with gravy, veggies, fruit, rolls, birthday lemon cake — &...
The full moon on March 9 is called the “Worm Moon.” As the ground temperature rises the worms come out and the robins return; a sure sign of spring, even if they show up early. I hope they showed up yesterday. We are seeking a full-time cook for our kitchen. Apply at the Polson Senior Ce...
POLSON — A new local band held a successful debut recently, aiming to bring some of their favorite blues traditions to Western Montana. The six-person blues band, Mojo Rising, got its start a few months ago thanks to a party among local musicians. According to two of the band members, lead voc...
HELENA — Montana lawmakers got an initial look Wednesday at a major land planning bill that aims to overhaul how development decisions are made in and around Montana’s fast-growing urban areas. Senate Bill 382 would require additional planning by local governments, rework how and when re...
HELENA — A bill that would have allowed criminal penalties for Montana physicians who provide terminally ill patients with medical aid in dying narrowly failed to pass a final vote in the Senate chamber Wednesday, spelling the likely fate of the bill this session. Senate Bill 210, sponsored by Sen. ...
We are seeking an experienced cook for our kitchen. Apply at the center. Over 200 seniors (so far) have taken advantage of tax filing assistance offered by AARP that is available on Mondays or Thursdays until April 6 or so. Call for an appointment. Bowling: Fun league, pay by the day. Non-...
