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12th Flathead Lake International Cinemafest in the books 12th Flathead Lake International Cinemafest in the books

POLSON — The Flathead Lake International Cinemafest opened last weekend for the 12th year with three days full of films at the Showboat Stadium 6 movie theater.  Full-length narrative and documentary features, shorts, animation and student films are screened at FLIC events. This year, more than 45 films from 12 countries as well as many homegrown Montana films were featured. Over the years the event has grown to include a food sampling from local eateries, live music, a free movie screening and breakfast for kids as well as several mixers - opportunities for film goers to meet with featured FLIC filmmakers and actors. “My favorite part of this event is getting to t...


Department of Revenue reminds property owners of upcoming important deadlines

News from the Dept. of Revenue HELENA – The Montana Department of Revenue would like to remind owners of real and personal property about several important deadlines approaching soon: March 1 Due Date Business and industrial equipment owners need to report their personal property online wi...


Governor convenes first Property Tax Task Force meeting Governor convenes first Property Tax Task Force meeting

News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — Governor Greg Gianforte today convened the first meeting of his Property Tax Task Force at the State Capitol in Helena. “As we, and all Montanans, know too well, property taxes are too high,” Gov. Gianforte said to task force membe...


FWP announces changes to the reservation processes at state parks

News from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will implement changes this year to the reservation process for state park sites. The changes will create more opportunities for recreationists to enjoy state parks and comply with legislation passed by the 20...


$10M to be invested in Tribes

News from the Dept. of the Interior WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior recently announced a $10 million investment from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to upgrade and modernize Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)-owned irrigation projects and power utilities serving Tribal ...


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Adopt-A-Book POLSON— The North Lake County Public Library District is celebrating Adopt-A-Book! Each year in honor of February being “Library Lovers’ Month” and “I Love to Read Month” we hold our “Adopt-A-Book” program. For a $15 donation, you can choose f...


Two Eagle River School to celebrate 50 years

PABLO — In 1973 it was noted that the dropout rate for high school age students in Montana was approximately sixteen (16) percent and in schools with large numbers of Native American students, the dropout rate was estimated between 38-42%, but a study showed that in the nine public school districts on ...


Polson’s Spencer Henning earns dean’s list honors

News from the University of Tampa TAMPA, FLORIDA — Spencer Henning of Polson, earned dean’s list honors at The University of Tampa for the fall 2023 semester. Henning is a junior majoring in Psychology BS. Students must maintain a GPA of 3.75 or higher to be eligible for the dean’s lis...


Learn then earn a free instant pot

ARLEE — The Arlee Community Development Corporation is hosting a series of six free instant pot cooking classes. Learn how to use an instant pot to create heathy, budget-friendly dinners the whole family will enjoy. Classes will be held Wednesdays, 5-6:30 p.m. from March 6-April 17, with March 27 off. ...


Two Eagle River School honor roll for semester 1

PABLO — 4.0 GPA: Jamian Adams, John Finley, Vivi Finley-McKeever, Emma Gardipe, Robert Haggard, Natyzah Herman, Lucous Joseph, Haleigh Kennedy, Sahfire Lozeau, Dez Madplume, Jabez Madplume, Hannah Medina, Aereon Miller, Karis Moran, Arabella Nicolai, Jeffery Partida, Liam Shepherd, Emma Spotted Eagle, ...


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