POLSON — The Flathead Lake International Cinemafest (FLIC) will be celebrating its 11th year in Polson later this month, Feb. 24-26. To kick off the festival, numerous restaurants from throughout Polson will provide a Taste of Polson with food at the Showboat Stadium 6 starting 4:30 p.m. This will be an informal gathering for filmmakers and attendees alike. This year will also show four particularly strong feature-length films, according to FLIC producer David King. The first is “Mavericks,” which covers Montana’s freestyle ski legacy as seen through the journeys of some of the state’s most renowned skiers. It will show on Friday at 6 p.m. &ld...
News from the Office of the Governor HELENA — On Wednesday, Jan. 25, Governor Greg Gianforte delivered his second State of the State address to a joint session of the Montana Legislature and directly to the people of Montana. Gov. Gianforte’s address highlighted Montana’s accomplish...
POLSON — Thought for Feb. 5: It’s the Snow Full Moon. Well, “duh!” Winter is not over until March 20. I don’t care what the groundhog told me. St. Valentine’s Day is the day to spoil your sweetheart. Buy a box of See’s Candy, now on sale at the P...
RONAN — We’ve made it through the holidays, freezing cold days, and snow, so now we can get started on that dreaded tax season. Speaking of taxes, the AARP tax service will begin on Feb. 1. You can call the Mission Valley Senior Center for the days and times tax service is available and to set up...
POLSON — The Mission Valley Ice Arena Association (MVIAA) recently announced a major development in the progress of creating a skating rink: the acquisition of a deed that will finally make the ice arena a reality. The idea of a local ice arena got its start in 2013 when a community survey con...
MONTANA — Jenna Eisenhart spent nearly six years as a licensed therapist in Colorado before deciding to move to a place with a greater need for her services. She researched rural states facing a shortage of behavioral health providers and accepted a job as a lead clinical primary therapist at Shodair C...
POLSON — The City of Polson website and digital communications announced at their Jan. 18 meeting they are getting some much-anticipated improvements. Led by Special Projects Manager Tyler Baker and Commissioner Ruggless, Baker has begun work on cityofpolson.com to improve its existing structu...
News from Mara Silvers Montana Free Press HELENA — Lawmakers, advocates and the state health department are poised to consider dozens of bills during the 68th Legislature to reform parts of the child protection and foster care systems. Stakeholders say the issue will likely be a defining policy pr...
MISSOULA — Jessa Berdan recently experienced second and third degree burns to her face, neck, and arms. She was cooking for bible study on Dec. 17, when grease overflowed and dripped down into the oven. When Jessa opened the oven, oxygen flowed into the oven and fire burst out, blasting her with flames...
ST. IGNATIUS — Continue to take care and be prepared for icy roads, porches, and sidewalks. We will be having a “Guess the Kisses” in a glass container and a 50/50 raffle. It will cost a $1 for each guess and entry into the 50/50 raffle. The contest began on Jan. 18 at the evening meal a...
