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News from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks KALISPELL — A seasonal closure starts March 1 along a large portion of the north shore of Flathead Lake between Bigfork and Somers to support migrating and nesting birds. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Flathead Waterfowl Production Area (WPA) spans seven miles of shoreline along the north end of Flathead Lake. This federal property closes to public access annually March 1 through July 15 to reduce human disturbances during the breeding, nesting, and brood-rearing period. This closure includes the open beaches along the shoreline of the WPA. Shoreline and offshore habitats are critical for migrating birds to rest and nest. The...
News from the office of the Governor MISSOULA — Governor Greg Gianforte announced on Feb. 27 the State of Montana reached its annual goal for acres placed under active forest management, the third consecutive year achieving this stewardship milestone. Under the leadership of Director Amanda Kas...
Marriages — Gene Adams and Letitia Louise Kallowat Divorces — Shaun P. King and Wendy C. King — Tristan G. Thingelstad and Charlee B. Cote — Daniel F. Jones Jr. and Closelle A. Jones (Ayson restored) — William T. Park...
News from Providence Heart Institute MISSOULA — Providence St. Patrick Hospital cardiac physicians and other caregivers have recently been trained to use extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, or ECMO. ECMO is a sophisticated machine that takes blood from the patient and oxygenates it, then pumps it...
News from the Polson Chamber of Commerce POLSON — The Polson Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce an exclusive B2B (Business-to-Business) event on May 11, aimed at fostering connections and collaborations among local businesses. Presented in partnership with B2BPolson.com, this free event prom...
News from DPHHS HELENA — Governor Gianforte and Department of Public Health and Human Services Director Charlie Brereton recently announced an expansion of behavioral health services for Montanans. The announcement comes after the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services approved a waiver sou...
Riggs Baile y POLSON — Riggs Jax Bailey was born on Feb. 10, 2024, at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center’s Nesting Place. He was 20.5 inches long and weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces. Riggs’ parents are Bailey Rice and Riley Bailey of Ronan. Riggs’ maternal grandparent...
POLSON — St. Patrick’s Day is on Sunday this year, and I researched some old Irish laws concerning Monks. “A layman may have six pints of beer with his dinner. A monk shall only have three so that he will not become inebriated before evening prayers.” So practical, those Irish. Corned...
ST. IGNATIUS — We are still in the need of a site manager and a housekeeper. If you are interested or know of someone who is, call 406-745-4462. We will have our next bingo event on March 9 at 2 p.m. There will be a special blackout prize. A bake sale and rummage sale is planned for May ...
RONAN — The Mission Valley Senior Center is located across from St. Luke’s Hospital. We are open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for lunch and other activities. Our menu: — Wednesday, March 6: taco bar, salad, dessert Friday, March 8: cheeseburgers, fries, salad, dessert ...
