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‘Who Gets The Lake Place’ opens Aug. 14 ‘Who Gets The Lake Place’ opens Aug. 14

The Port Polson Players continue their 50th Summer Theatre anniversary with the hit musical “Who Gets The Lake Place.” Pictured here are Mike Gillpatrick, Neal Lewing, Ann Peacock and Cathy Gillhouse who make up the cast for the 2025 production. This is the third time the Players have produced the musical comedy written by Polson’s John Mercer. Originally produced in 2000, followed by a revival and another production in 2014, the show has always been a favorite. “The story and music are perfect for Polson” according to Neal Lewing who performed in and has directed all three productions. “Any place with a valued asset like lake property; hits home with fam...


Wachholz Film Series to feature live Interview with director of film, ‘Thousand Pieces of Gold’ Wachholz Film Series to feature live Interview with director of film, ‘Thousand Pieces of Gold’

News from FVCC, Wachholz College KALISPELL — The Wachholz College Center’s new film series, “Made in Montana,” continues every Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. Curated by Wachholz’s Technical Director, Dwight Camillucci, and Flathead native, Clayton McDougall, each screening has...


Fall Mack Days begin Sept. 4 Fall Mack Days begin Sept. 4

It is time…the 2025 Fall Mack Days Fishing Event on Flathead Lake is set to begin Thursday, Sept. 4 and end Sunday, Nov. 2. Nine weeks of lake trout fishing for anglers of all ages and skills will be casting their lines in the hope of catching lake trout at the end of their lines. Come out and join al...


Youth visitors make big connections at American cultural exchange Youth visitors make big connections at American cultural exchange

From July 16-23, the town of St. Ignatius became a hub of cultural exchange as young adults from across the country spent a week in Montana as part of the American Exchange Project — a program designed to connect students with different communities across the United States. The program’s missi...


briefs for Aug. 6, 2025

16-year-old dies in single-vehicle crash News from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office RONAN — The identity of the person who died in a single vehicle crash on July 26, 2025, in the Hammer Dam area of Canal Road, east of Ronan, is 16-year-old, Keykem Lozeau, of Ronan. The Montana Highway P...


Cherry growers narrowly dodge labor shortage as Trump policies worry workers Cherry growers narrowly dodge labor shortage as Trump policies worry workers

 LAKE COUNTY — In early July, a transformation takes place on the eastern shorelines of Flathead Lake. As the Mission Mountains loom in the background, endless groves of trees begin to display little red fruit. The cherries glint like crimson jewels in the mid-day sun. For over 15 years, Maria ...


Polson in Bloom contest winners announced Polson in Bloom contest winners announced

News and photos from the Greater Polson Community Foundation POLSON — On July 13th, Mary Jensen and Jane Larson, judges and members of the Polson Beautification Committee of the Greater Polson Foundation, selected the most beautiful gardens in the Polson area.  For Businesses, they selecte...


USDA designates Lake County as natural disaster area for drought

News from USDA LAKE COUNTY — This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used ...


MDT announces scope changes for US 93 projects

News from Becca MacLean on behalf of the Montana Department of Transportation LAKE COUNTY — The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) has scaled down two projects on U.S. Highway 93 (US 93) in Lake County due to funding constraints.  US 93 Post Creek Hill project limits have been reduced...


Talk to experts before working near streams Talk to experts before working near streams

News from the Lake County Conservation District Whether you’re a longtime landowner or new to rural life in Lake County, it’s important to understand how water is managed in Montana, and why it matters to everyone downstream. If you’re considering doing any work near water on your p...


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