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PHS launches new graduation requirement for seniors

POLSON — As part of Polson High School’s ongoing commitment to preparing students for life beyond the classroom, we are excited to announce our inaugural year of the “Pirate Pursuits” program — a new graduation requirement for all seniors. This initiative encourages students to engage in experiential learning that allows them to explore a meaningful project that aligns with one of four pathways: Community Involvement, Career Readiness, Cultural Understanding, or Creative Expression. What is Pirate Pursuits? The program requires seniors to complete a minimum of 15 hours on a project they select within their chosen pathway. Each project should stretch stu...


2025 Montana Migratory Bird Stamp contest opens

News from MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks HELENA — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking submissions for the 2025 Montana Migratory Bird Stamp contest.   This is the second year of the new Montana Migratory Bird Stamp program. In 2024, Florida artist John Nelson Harris won with his p...


2025 Montana Migratory Bird Stamp contest opens

News from MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks HELENA — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking submissions for the 2025 Montana Migratory Bird Stamp contest.   This is the second year of the new Montana Migratory Bird Stamp program. In 2024, Florida artist John Nelson Harris won with his p...


Attend ‘Civics 101’ in Polson

News from the City of Polson POLSON — The City of Polson will hold a “Civics 101: Polson” class on Oct. 29, 2024, from 5:30 to 7 p.m., at Polson City Hall.   Have you ever wondered the difference between the Mayor and City Manager in Polson? Perhaps you’re curious about t...


‘Meagher of the Sword’ to be performed this weekend

News from the Port Polson Players POLSON — “Meagher of the Sword,” a musical history presentation, takes place Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 25, 26 and 27 at Polson’s beautiful Theatre on the Lake. Curtain times are 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. The sho...


Montana Youth Vote election begins Monday

News from Montana Secretary of State Office HELENA — Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen and Superintendent of Public Instruction Elsie Arntzen are excited to provide the 2024 Montana Youth Vote election beginning on Monday. This year’s Youth Vote will be conducted from Monday, October 21 to...


USDA expands access to renewable energy

News from USDA Rural Development Montana BOZEMAN — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced on Oct. 18 new investments in clean energy initiatives that will directly benefit rural communities in Montana. As part of a nationwide effort to combat climate change and lower energy costs, the...


Library holds meet and greet, seeks volunteers

POLSON — On Saturday, Nov. 2, from 2 to 4 p.m., join the Friends of the Library in the Community Room at the North Lake County Public Library for a meet and greet event to learn about future book sale plans and volunteer opportunities. As a special treat, director Rod McNeil, the Friends’ in-h...


UM Bio Station scientists make deep sea discovery in ocean’s twilight zone UM Bio Station scientists make deep sea discovery in ocean’s twilight zone

From UM News Service FLATHEAD LAKE – The ocean’s twilight zone is deep, dark and – according to recent research – iron deficient. No sunlight reaches this region 200 to 1,000 meters below the sea surface, where levels of iron, a key micronutrient, are so low that bacteria growth ...


MT ranked top state for fiscal responsibility, tax relief

News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA  Governor Greg Gianforte recently announced Montana was ranked as a top state for fiscal responsibility and tax relief in a recent report from the nationally recognized Cato Institute, which graded states and their leadership on tax and spending rec...


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