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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, carrot cake —  Friday, Dec. 23: lunch at noon - fish, rice, veggies, Jell-O/fruit, corn bread, Christmas cookies —  Tuesday, Dec. 27: lunch at noon - soup and sandwiches, green salad, fruit, dump cake,  —  Friday, Dec. 30: lunch at noon - honey garlic baked chicken legs, veggies, potatoes, rolls, fruit, lemon bars If you are interested in ...

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...

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 ...

RONAN — Giant reindeer with illuminated antlers are popping up on the Ronan Lake County Fairgrounds, and the Grinch is swinging from wreaths on the Horticulture Building. It’s time for Lights Under the Big sky, the annual winter lights extravaganza. Thousands of lights made their debut Friday, De...

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...

News from NAfME MONTANA — Outstanding music students from Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington and Wyoming have received top honors by being selected to participate in one of our 2023 NAfME All-Northwest performing groups. The students listed below will join over one thousand other outstandi...

News and Photos from FLIC Publicity POLSON — The Flathead Lake International Cinemafest (FLIC) has made a move from the last weekend in January to the last weekend in February. FLIC celebrates its 11th winter film festival during the weekend of Feb. 24-26 at the Showboat Stadium 6, 416 Main Street...

News from Suz Rittenhouse POLSON — Philanthropic Educational Organization (P.E.O.) Chapter CA members, Ramona Mahoney, Linda Bone and Janice Donovan purchase warm winter clothing and boots for students at Cherry Valley and Linderman schools. P.E.O. Chapter CA members elected to replace their Chris...

  News from Eric Dietrich Montana Free Press MONTANA — A state commission advanced grant recommendations Wednesday for a massive, $309 million rural broadband connectivity push, moving a previously delayed grantmaking process forward despite concerns voiced by Montana-based internet compan...

BILLINGS — Rocky Mountain College is pleased to announce the undergraduate honor rolls for the 2022 fall semester. The Dean’s List includes the students who earned a grade point average of 3.60 to 3.99 for the semester. High Honors students who maintained a 4.0 GPA will be noted with an asterisk ...