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Attend ‘Civics 101’ in Polson

News from the City of Polson POLSON — The City of Polson will hold a “Civics 101: Polson” class on Oct. 29, 2024, from 5:30 to 7 p.m., at Polson City Hall.   Have you ever wondered the difference between the Mayor and City Manager in Polson? Perhaps you’re curious about the City of Polson’s budget process, or how to file an Open Records Request?   The City of Polson values transparency in our policy-setting and operational activities and has designed an opportunity for citizens to learn more about their local government. “CIVICS 101: Polson” will provide an overview of the city’s legal origin, organizational structure, ope...


‘Meagher of the Sword’ to be performed this weekend

News from the Port Polson Players POLSON — “Meagher of the Sword,” a musical history presentation, takes place Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 25, 26 and 27 at Polson’s beautiful Theatre on the Lake. Curtain times are 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. The sho...


LWV of Montana provides voter education tool: VOTE411

News from the League of Women Voters HELENA – With absentee ballots for the general election arriving in mailboxes this week, the League of Women Voters of Montana offers the nonpartisan election resource VOTE411.org. This “one-stop shop” for election information provides Montana voter...


Montana Youth Vote election begins Monday

News from Montana Secretary of State Office HELENA — Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen and Superintendent of Public Instruction Elsie Arntzen are excited to provide the 2024 Montana Youth Vote election beginning on Monday. This year’s Youth Vote will be conducted from Monday, October 21 to...


Keilonee Jo Adams Keilonee Jo Adams

POLSON — Kielon Adams and Bradee BigSam of Pablo are excited to announce the arrival of their daughter, Keilonee Jo. She was born on Sept. 19, 2024, at St. Joseph Medical Center’s Nesting Place. Keilonee weighed 6 pounds, 12.3 ounces and was 19 inches long. Keilonee joins her brother Desmond. Mat...


USDA expands access to renewable energy

News from USDA Rural Development Montana BOZEMAN — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced on Oct. 18 new investments in clean energy initiatives that will directly benefit rural communities in Montana. As part of a nationwide effort to combat climate change and lower energy costs, the...


Briefs for Oct. 23, 2024

Volunteers needed to help Lake Countycancer patients News from Cheerful Heart, Inc. LAKE COUNTY — Volunteers are the heart in Cheerful Heart and more are needed. As a service to cancer patients in Lake County who are currently in treatment, Cheerful Heart volunteers are the life blood of the ...


Library holds meet and greet, seeks volunteers

POLSON — On Saturday, Nov. 2, from 2 to 4 p.m., join the Friends of the Library in the Community Room at the North Lake County Public Library for a meet and greet event to learn about future book sale plans and volunteer opportunities. As a special treat, director Rod McNeil, the Friends’ in-h...


UM Bio Station scientists make deep sea discovery in ocean’s twilight zone UM Bio Station scientists make deep sea discovery in ocean’s twilight zone

From UM News Service FLATHEAD LAKE – The ocean’s twilight zone is deep, dark and – according to recent research – iron deficient. No sunlight reaches this region 200 to 1,000 meters below the sea surface, where levels of iron, a key micronutrient, are so low that bacteria growth ...


Week 6 Fall Mack Days results reported Week 6 Fall Mack Days results reported

News from CSKT FLATHEAD RESERVATION ­­ Six of the 2024 Top Ten anglers in the Mack Days fishing event have fished 18 straight days of weekend fishing on Flathead Lake. Top Ten Anglers are ranked on their best 18-day average at the conclusion of the event. As they fish past the eighteen days thei...


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