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News from North Lake County Public Library POLSON — Join the North Lake County Library’s Youth Services Librarian, Julie, for our new line-up of programs. They premiere on Thursday, Dec. 5, Friday, Dec. 6 and Saturday, Dec. 7. Thursdays, at 10 a.m. our new “Toddler Time” begins. This brand new program is for 2-3 year olds. This program is all about movement, where we will read active stories, dance, sing and shake it all about. Thursdays, at 2 p.m. we will have Story Time. This program is focused on 3-5 year olds and will include stories and activities for kindergarten readiness. Mother Goose returns at a new time. Join us Fridays at 10 a.m. in...
News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — As part of National Apprenticeship Week, Governor Greg Gianforte and the Department of Labor & Industry (DLI) recently released a new report showing a record-breaking increase in apprenticeship opportunities across Montana. “A ...
POLSON — At Cherry Valley Elementary, we are building more than just new classrooms; we are nurturing a strong, kind, and healthy community, one character trait at a time. Our district has proudly adopted a program focused on equipping students with essential skills that pave the way for their success ...
News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — Governor Greg Gianforte today reminded Montana school superintendents of the upcoming Dec. 1 deadline to apply for funds to boost starting teacher pay. “As a son and father of teachers, I’ve seen firsthand the dedication these prof...
News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — Eligible Montana families can apply for an Education Savings Account (ESA) for students with special needs but must do so by Dec. 1. The Students with Special Needs Equal Opportunity Act, sponsored by House Majority Leader Sue Vinton, R-Billin...
RONAN — Everyone in the community is dealing with the higher cost of gas, groceries, rent, services, etc. and community members who struggle with food insecurity are oftwen hit the hardest by these increase costs. This struggle occurs for a variety of reasons including loss of employment, illn...
News from Friends of the Lake County Fairgrounds LAKE COUNTY — Lake County nonprofit businesses are invited to help create a holiday forest scene inside the Ronan Community Center during the annual Lights Under the Big Sky event. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three decorated trees receivi...
By Anne Cantrell, MSU News Service BOZEMAN — A new six-year, $3 million grant-funded project at Montana State University will support dozens of science, technology, engineering and math teachers in rural and underserved areas of Montana as they work toward graduate degrees in science education or ...
News from FLIC POLSON — The Flathead Lake International Cinemafest (FLIC) celebrates its 13th winter film festival during the weekend of Feb. 14-16, 2025 at the Showboat Stadium 6. FLIC screens full-length narrative and documentary features, shorts, animation, and student films. FLIC 2025 once ...
News from Polson Scholarship & Education Foundation POLSON — Any student who is currently enrolled as a senior at Polson High School or as a previous PHS graduate are eligible for these scholarships; provided by Polson Scholarship and Education Foundation (PSEF). Fifteen different $1.000 schol...

