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Lots of perch at city docks

Fishermen, POLSON — There are lots of perch at the city docks using fuzz bugs and nightcrawlers. Lake Mary Ronan salmon is improving as oxygen levels are getting better. By next week perch will bite as it will be warm enough and there will be optimal fishing as the water gets tepid.  Flathead Lake Mack Days are over.   Lake Trout are being caught at both Elmo and Big Arm areas and will be good until August except for those feeding on the little perch alongside the whitefish. Bass are spawning in Kicking Horse and Ninepipe Reservoir. Pablo Reservoir has both bass and pike. Turtle Lake will be good until the first part of June, there’s bass now until mid-June...


U.S. Army Corps of Engineers approves another lake level variation

News from Robert Mc Donald, Energy Keepers Inc. POLSON — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) approved another request from Energy Keepers, Inc (EKI) to deviate from the Flood Risk Management Plan by allowing for higher Flathead Lake levels on Memorial Day. This is the second deviation driven ...


Bellicia Hawk from Charlo addresses seniors at Carroll College

News from Carroll College HELENA — On Saturday, May 11, Carroll College in Helena conferred degrees on 265 graduates including baccalaureate, master’s, and accelerated nursing degree recipients, during its 114th commencement ceremony held in the Carroll College PE Center. The ceremony includ...


Art docent program fosters creativity, connection

By Betsy Wade, Polson Schools POLSON - As the school year begins to wrap up, we are reflecting on another successful year of the Art Docent Program at Linderman Elementary School. Coordinated by Edna Lemm, an artist and educator with a longstanding commitment to Polson Schools, the Art Docent Program pr...


Art under construction

News from Cherry Valley Elementary School POLSON — Cherry Valley is a vibrant school filled with individuals who love to learn! Every year, Cherry Valley hosts a special celebration to showcase student work, specifically art, that has been compiled throughout the school year. This year’s &ld...


Locals selected for MMA leadership program

  News from MMA HELENA — The Montana Medical Association today announced the 10 top-tier Montana healthcare professionals from across the state chosen to participate in the 2024 Healthcare Excellence in Leadership Program. “We are excited to welcome these accomplished professionals to...


Locals graduate as MSU Hilleman Scholars

From MSU News Service BOZEMAN — Nineteen Montana State University students will graduate this spring after taking part in the Hileman Scholars Program, which was created at MSU in 2016 to provide academic opportunities to Montana students who might not otherwise have considered a college education...


Caregiver Respite Food Program offered

MONTANA — MSU Extension is offering unpaid family caregivers prepared meals delivered by Orders Up or meal kids delivered by Blue Apron. They are promoting respite for caregivers when they need it most by making meal prep easier. There are no income restrictions. Contact Daniel Koltz for more informati...


‘Quit Line’ celebrates 20th anniversary

News from DPHHS MONTANA — Officials with the Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) report the Montana Tobacco Quit Line has served more than 115,000 Montanans since it was first launched in May 2004, and, more than 36,000 of those served by the program have successfully quit using...


Briefs for May 15, 2024

Shred Day scheduled POLSON — Glacier Bank, 50510 Highway 93, is partnering with Western Montana Area VI Agency on Aging to bring you After-Tax Shred Day, on Friday, May 17, from 9 am.-1 p.m. Protect yourself from identity theft. There is a two-box limit.    Annual E-Waste Recyclin...


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