The start of the 2022-23 school year marks the dawn of new educational opportunities for students across Montana. The Tax Credits for Qualified Education Contributions Program will send its largest ever number of scholarship recipients to high-quality K-12 nonpublic schools this fall. For these students, the start of this school year represents a new beginning—a new chance to succeed academically and pursue their dreams. We are thrilled for these students, and we cannot wait to see what they accomplish. But as state legislators who believe strongly that every Montana student deserves an education that fits his or her unique needs, we also know there is still much work to do. Lik...
POLSON — The Polson Senior Center is open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays. Lunch is available from 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. weekdays. For more information, call: 406-883-4735, email: polsonseniorcenter@gmail.com, or visit: 504 Third Ave. E. Activities: Bowling Fun League: pay by the day ...
ST. IGNATIUS — It’s the beginning of harvest season. My squash is abundant and tomatoes are ripening. Dixon melons are in, always a highlight of summer for my family. I hope you are enjoying the summer. Our menu is: — Friday, Aug. 26: homemade meat lover’s pizza, gr...
POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library District’s Friends of the Library are holding a used book and media ale Friday and Saturday, Aug. 26 and 27, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The sale features a huge selection of assorted titles, including DVDs and audiobooks, all at bargain prices. &nbs...
News from Dana Grant / SAFE Harbor POLSON — Expressing oneself is a core value in America, even protected under the Constitution. Whether in art, dance or speech, the act of self-expression can inform, educate, and entertain. The last idea, entertainment is the main goal behind the upcoming Diamon...
LAKE COUNTY — Officials learned last week that Lake County will receive nearly $13 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation to fully rebuild three critical stretches of road over the next few years. The $12.9 million Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (...
News from USDA BOZEMAN — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing in two outreach and education efforts for farmers and ranchers, including those who are new to farming or who have been historically underserved by USDA programs. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is investing $10...
News from the CKST Division of Fire RONAN — The Division of Fire officials want to update the public on the Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes fire danger. The Flathead Indian Reservations fire danger is at Extreme. Fuel moistures are low due to high temperatures and low relative humi...
News from Cassey Kinnamon RONAN — After years of jumping through the right hoops to get to be approved for a specialized gastric bypass, because my mom, Patricia Kinnamon, had a paralyzed stomach, we finally got the procedure done on May 9. They had to cut out the dead pieces of stomach lining and...
POLSON — A cluster of community events came together over the weekend to get the community outside and supporting good causes. The Sandpiper Arts Festival celebrated its 51st year on the courthouse lawn this year with 48 new and returning artists filling up over 50 booths for locals to visit.&...
