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POLSON — Tracy Plaiss and her amazing group of volunteers are at it again; they are preparing fresh turkey and made-from-scratch mashed potatoes and gravy along with all of the traditional side dishes for folks who’d like a home-cooked Thanksgiving meal. This year they plan to make 2,000 meals that will be picked up or delivered on Thanksgiving day. The pick-up location is the Elks Club in Polson at 512 Main Street. Pick-up takes place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. To Reserve your meal please text or call 406-471-1152. Those interested in helping this effort can leave checks made to “Polson Community Thanksgiving Dinner” at the Elk’s Club.
News from the Sandpiper Art Gallery Sandpiper Art Gallery and Gifts in Polson has opened the application period for their art scholarship program. Each year Sandpiper Gallery offers scholarships to deserving students from Lake and Sanders Counties. The non-profit Gallery began over 50 years ago in Polso...
News from Sloane Stinson, on behalf of the MT Dept. of Transportation RONAN — The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Riverside Contracting Inc. will continue paving operations on US Highway 93 north of the intersection with Third Ave. and Old US 93 as weather permits. Traffic will b...
News from DNRC HELENA — The Montana Invasive Species Council is now accepting applications for 2024 Aquatic Invasive Species Grants. The application period ends on Jan. 7, 2024. AIS grants are intended to increase local capacity and involvement to address AIS issues. Projects that focus on AIS ...
News from the office of Congressman Ryan Zinke WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Nov. 16, Western Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke introduced the Fill the Lake Act. The legislation would require the Department of Interior to maintain a minimum pool level on Flathead Lake of 2892’ MSL (mean sea level) and ...
In Montana, we thrive in close-knit communities, sharing connections that enhance our experiences and transcend cultural differences. The work of Western Native Voice exemplifies this unity, empowering Indigenous Montanans to become leaders in our communities and make a difference in our state. While our com...
News from the office of Senator Tester U.S. Senate — In response to the recent white nationalist demonstration outside of Har Shalom synagogue in Missoula, U.S. Senator Jon Tester recently called on the Biden Administration to provide additional resources to strengthen security for rural synagogue...
News from the office of Senator Tester U.S. Senate – On Nov. 16, U.S. Senator Jon Tester re-introduced his Montana Headwaters Legacy Act, legislation that will protect 384 miles of Montana rivers — the most significant wild and scenic designation in nearly 45 years. “Protecting publ...
News from Mallory Witham, Asst. Director Lake County Public Library District POLSON — Help us, help you. Please take our Community Survey to help us make our newly renovated library better for you. We’d love to hear your opinions. To take the survey, use this link: https://forms.gle/ViM9SY6v...
News from Dana Grant, SAFE Harbor POLSON — Kind words, caring guidance, and a sense of hope are simple ways a person can support those dealing with violence. Each October, as part of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, SAFE Harbor honors local heroes who have positively impacted othe...
