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Births for May 23, 2025 Births for May 23, 2025

Haddy Torgerson  POLSON - Haddy Jayne Torgerson was born April 28, 2025, at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center’s Nesting Place. She was 19.75 inches long and weighed 6 pounds, 1 ounce. Haddy’s parents are Danielle and Holden Torgerson of Hot Springs. Haddy’s maternal grandparents are Charles Cannon and Jessica Shourds. Maternal great-grandparents are Jim Jaques and Rita Jaques. Paternal grandparents are Destry Torgerson and Stacy Torgerson. Paternal great-grandparents are Dusty Torgerson and Kathleen Torgerson.    Berklee Davis RONAN - Berklee Ann Davis was born on May 12, 2025, at the St. Luke Community Healthcare New Beginnings Birth Cent...


SNHU announces Spring 2025 President’s List

News from Southern New Hampshire University MANCHESTER, New Hampshire -  It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Spring 2025 President’s List. The spring terms run from January to May. -  Kaleig...


P.E.O. awards scholarships P.E.O. awards scholarships

News from P.E.O. Chapter AI POLSON — P.E.O. Marguerite daisies were in full bloom as they were presented to Olivia Jore and Alyssa Orien (not present) for the $1,000 each, Chapter AI Memorial Scholarship on Senior Signing Day at Polson High School. P.E.O. is a philanthropic organization that pr...


St. Ignatius seniors for May 21, 2025

ST. IGNATIUS - The recommended daily allowance for salt is 2300mg per day (one teaspoon). Salt does add flavor to food, but too much can lead to health issues like high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke. Cutting back on salt lowers health risks and improves health. What to substitute? Try squeezing l...


Polson seniors for May 21, 2025

POLSON - On Friday, May 23, a veteran video presentation will be shown at lunch time. Monday, May 26, is Memorial Day. The Polson Senior Community Center will be closed. Go see the parade and ceremonies honoring our war dead.  Activities: -  Bingo: Fridays open at 5:30 p.m. - play at 6 p.m...


2025 Spring Mack Days final results announced 2025 Spring Mack Days final results announced

FLATHEAD LAKE -2025 Spring Mack Days on Flathead Lake sponsored by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes ended on Saturday, May 10, breaking the 2019 Spring Event record of 40,362 lake trout with a total of 60,138 entries turned in over the nine weeks of fishing on Flathead Lake. A total of 206 anglers...


Briefs for May 21, 2025

Polson Farmers Market moves to Riverside Park POLSON - The Polson Farmers Market, held every Friday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., will take place at Riverside Park, 49401 US-93, until further notice. See Polson Farmers Market on Facebook for more information.   Mission Falls Farmers Market opens S...


More urgency called for to address ongoing MMIW crisis More urgency called for to address ongoing MMIW crisis

News from the U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs      WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), vice chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, took to the Senate floor recently to highlight Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) Awareness Week. In his r...


Unofficial Lake County May 6 school election results

News from Toni Kramer, Lake County Election Administrator   Trustee Polson Fire  (Vote for 1) John Q. Doty531 Paul A. Laisy322 Write-in0 Over Votes0 Under Votes46 Total899   Trustee North Lake  (Vote for 3) Allen R. Bone1167 Maggie Newman1374 C...


Montana SHPO awards grants to preserve historic properties

News from the Montana Historical Society HELENA — The Montana Historical Society’s State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) is proud to announce the recipients of the inaugural SHPO Grant – an initiative to support the rehabilitation and stabilization of historic buildings across Mont...


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