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News from the Office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — On May 8, Governor Greg Gianforte secured historic funding to raise starting teacher pay, signing into law the STARS Act to continue incentivizing school districts to increase to baseline teacher pay. The STARS Act, or Student and Teacher Advancement for Results and Success Act, invests a historic $100 million to raise teacher pay, with a focus on educators who are just starting their careers. “Building on the success of the TEACH Act, I am proud to continue our historic progress to raise starting teacher pay,” Governor Gianforte said. “Our top priority must remain recruiting the highest quality teachers ...

News from Carol Cory LAKESIDE — The West Shore Community Library is excited to offer the 2025 Summer Reading Program for children ages 3 - 13. “Color Our World” is this year’s theme and will include drawing, painting, fiber arts and 3-D forms. These activities will be offered thr...

Randy Holmes speaks with fellow Rock Point Road residents about traffic impacts from the new casino being built north of Polson. About 30 citizens gathered for the May 15 meeting held at the Masumola Club. Making a lefthand turn onto US Hwy. 93 toward Polson is already difficult to do, and even more so durin...

News from the Sandpiper Art Gallery & Gifts POLSON - This year, the Sandpiper Art Gallery & Gifts takes great pleasure in announcing that four deserving students were recently awarded scholarships ranging from $500 to $3000. Sandpiper Art Gallery & Gifts, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, ha...

News from Dana Grant RONAN - History connects people with their families, friends, culture, politics and most of all to the bonds that run between generations of society, no matter where or when one might live. Whether in a small rural town or a large urban city, people share certain pieces of history. ...

News from SKC Executive Assistant, Loni Grant PABLO - Salish Kootenai College will hold a ceremony naming the Vallee Building on May 30, at 11 a.m. The building houses SKC’s health sciences programs, including nursing, dental assisting, medical assisting, and health promotion practices. The 25,00...

HELENA — Recently legislation brought by Montana Democrats to help young students stay on track for math proficiency was signed into law. Sponsored by educator and House Minority Whip Rep. Melissa Romano (D-Helena) and backed by lawmakers from both parties, HB 338 will offer Montana parents the choice ...

News from Carroll College HELENA — On Saturday, May 10, 2025, Carroll College conferred degrees on 290 graduates of the class of 2025 during its 115th commencement ceremony. Below is a list of Montana students who were candidates for graduation from Carroll College for 2025. Indicated on this l...

News from Southern New Hampshire University MANCHESTER, New Hampshire -  It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Spring 2025 President’s List. The spring terms run from January to May. -  Kaleig...