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Arlee seniors for May 14, 2025

ARLEE - The old song April Showers sure do bring all the May flowers. The trees are budding out, the grass is growing in leaps and bounds, and the hummingbirds are back to our homes. The songbirds awaken our hearts with joy listening to their morning calls/songs and the robins are hopping across the lawn waiting for that worm to pop up for their daily meal. Ah, the joys of spring. Spring truly brings hope to all of us. The Arlee Senior Center on Weissinger Road continues to bring delightful, delicious meals on Mondays and Wednesdays at noon for only $4 per meal, and twice a month on Saturdays at 5 p.m. for $5 per meal. These are great times to share and break bread with one another and c...


Births for May 14, 2024 Births for May 14, 2024

Elizabeth Harlan  POLSON - Thaddues Harlan is excited to announce the arrival of little sister, Elizabeth Mae Harlan. Elizabeth was born April 22, 2025, at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center’s Nesting Place. She was 20.75 inches long and weighed 8 pounds, 13.5 ounces. Elizabeth’s pare...


Flathead Lake Museum opens for season on Thursday

POLSON - The Flathead Lake Museum, 708 Main St., is open May 15-Sept. 16, Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and on Sundays 1-4 p.m. They focus on homesteading on the Flathead Indian Reservation have the true Flathead Lake Monster.  


Fourth graders learn about agriculture during annual ‘Ag Days’ event Fourth graders learn about agriculture during annual ‘Ag Days’ event

RONAN — Mission Valley fourth graders learned about all things ag last week during the annual Ag Days event held at Mountain Shadow Cattle Ranch April 30 and May 1. Spread over two days to accommodate the number of participating schools, fourth grade students from Polson Ronan, St. Ignatius, Mission...


Governor breaks ground on $156M infrastructure investment at MT State Prison Governor breaks ground on $156M infrastructure investment at MT State Prison

News from the office of Governor Gianforte DEER LODGE - Governor Greg Gianforte recently joined Montana Department of Corrections (DOC) Director Brian Gootkin to break ground on a $156 million infrastructure investment at the Montana State Prison (MSP). “After decades of previous administration...


Two Eagle River School hosts annual Art Slam Two Eagle River School hosts annual Art Slam


Polson Middle School educator honored Polson Middle School educator honored

News from Betsy Wade, Polson SD #30 Curriculum Coordinator POLSON — Polson School District proudly announces that educator Nicole Camel has been named a recipient of the 2025 National 180 Educator Award by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH). This prestigious award recognizes outstanding educators who...


99th annual Memorial Day wreath ceremonies listed

News from Susan Campbell Reneau, Memorial Day Ceremony Organizer MONTANA - Listed is the complete list of 12 wreath ceremonies that take place every Memorial Day, starting at 7 a.m. and ending at 5 p.m. The ceremonies are free and open to the public. The historic World War II airplane, Miss Montana, wil...


Local climate advocates visit Montana’s members of Congress offices

News from CCL Montana MONTANA ­— Volunteers with all Montana chapters of  Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL) visited the offices of Senators Daines and Sheehy and Representatives Downing and Zinke between April 28 – May 5 to drop off letters from constituents urging them to support...


Robbing the poor to pay the rich

News from Andrew Useche, House Democrats Communications Director  HELENA — Montana Republicans affirmed their commitment recently to transforming Montana into a playground for the wealthy when the state’s multi-millionaire Governor Greg Gianforte signed HB 337. HB 337 lowers Montana&rsq...


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