POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library District has been in need of a building update for many years now, and this community hub has finally been granted its wish. Library Director Abbi Dooley and Librarian Mallory Witham were at Murdoch’s donating their time wrapping presents for customers, and spreading good cheer on Dec. 10. Murdoch’s does this gift wrapping day as service to the community, supplying all the wrapping paper, boxes, tags, bows and tape. Any customer is welcome to use the workstation, located by the store’s front doors, free of charge. Beginning the last weekend of November, Murdoch’s offered Saturdays and Sundays to local vo...

MONTANA — Citing threats posed by disease and climate change, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced today that the whitebark pine is receiving federal protection under the Endangered Species Act. A 2018 assessment found that more than half of the standing whitebark pine trees in the West had ...
POLSON — The Polson Senior Center is open from 8 a.m.–3 p.m. on weekdays. Lunch is available from 11:45 a.m.12:30 p.m. weekdays. Call us at: 406-883-4735, email us at: polsonseniorcenter@gmail.com; mail or visit us at: 504 Third Ave. E. We are developing a Facebook page, ema...
ST. IGNATIUS — Merry Christmas to all the readers. May you have family and friends near and enjoy your time together. If you are traveling, take your time and be safe. Menu: — Wednesday, Dec. 21: dinner at 5:30 p.m. - ham, scalloped potatoes, candied carrots, Watergate salad, rolls, c...
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POLSON — Teachers and community members came together at Polson Middle School recently to celebrate Native American heritage. The school’s seventh annual Native American Heritage Day was held the day before Thanksgiving break. Teacher and organizer Amy Williams explained that days before vacat...

POLSON — Inside the second floor foyer of the Lake County Courthouse stands the Gold Star Family Memorial Tree, covered in ornaments for families honoring service members who lost their lives. The tree was installed by Jeannie and Bill Butler who lost their son Matthew in 2015 during his servi...
MONTANA — The state’s 2022 midterm election ran accurately and smoothly as determined by the Montana Board of State Canvassers, and election officials across the state agree. Roughly 61% of Montana’s registered voters cast ballots in a midterm election that featured a return to electing ...

ARLEE — A non-traditional dog rescue in Arlee is growing to help both animals and their communities overcome a cycle of trauma. The Arlee Rehabilitation Center (ARC) was founded by Executive Director Filip Panusz, a former employee of both the Missoula Humane Society and the Mission Valley Ani...
ST. IGNATIUS — Sending out wishes for safe travel, warm housing and family near. — Friday Dec. 16: lunch at noon, tater-tot Shepard’s pie, salad, fruit, rolls, chocolate chip cookies — Tuesday, Dec. 20: lunch at noon, pizza, green salad, fruit, Christmas cupcakes ...
The Polson Senior Center is open from 8 a.m.– 3 p.m. on weekdays. Lunch is available from 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. weekdays. Call 406-883-4735; The Polson Senior Center is open from 8:00 a. – 3:00 p. on weekdays. Lunch is available from 11:45 a. to 12:30 p. weekdays. Call: 406-883-4735, email:...