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Meet the ‘Library apps’ with technology librarian

News from North Lake County Public Library POLSON — Come meet the library’s collection of websites and apps providing e-books, audiobooks, magazines, and more. “Meet the Library Apps” Tuesday, Nov. 9, from 3-4 p.m. in our large meeting room.  Technology librarian Sierra Ross will introduce you to seven unique digital resources and how to access them on your devices. Whether you’ve dabbled in the apps before or don’t know where to begin, this program will help you explore new ways to take the library home and on the go. If you intend to sign up for any apps or websites during the program, bring your preferred device or call the library to request...


Providence St. Joseph Medical Center receives two major awards Providence St. Joseph Medical Center receives two major awards

News from Providence St. Joseph Medical Center BILLINGS — The Montana Hospital Association recently awarded Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson with two major awards at the annual Montana Healthcare Conference and Trade Show in Billings.  St. Joseph Medical Center received the L...


‘True up’ periods cost solar power customers money  ‘True up’ periods cost solar power customers money 

Green energy is the wave of the future, with more and more solar systems coming online every day.  But as new technologies have proliferated, policies haven’t always kept up, and lack of uniform energy policy across the country means that many solar power producers in Montana are losing banked ...


Flowers, coffee, furniture, more offered at ‘The Mill’ Flowers, coffee, furniture, more offered at ‘The Mill’

RONAN — From the curb, the Mill in Ronan looks like a variety store rather than just a flower shop. A venture inside confirms it. Flowers, a coffee bar with comfortable chairs to sit on and a variety of handmade gifts fill the store. Owner Stacy Ingram purchased the Mill about two years after moving...


Week five Mack Days results announced Week five Mack Days results announced

News from CSKT Natural Resources FLATHEAD LAKE — Week five of the 2021 Fall Mack Days Fishing Event sponsored by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes ended with a total of 9,291 lake trout entered by 118 anglers out of the registered 443 entrants. Up to $200,000 in Cash and Prizes will be a...


State-sponsored monoclonal antibody clinic opened State-sponsored monoclonal antibody clinic opened

News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — In an early afternoon press conference, Governor Greg Gianforte announced the opening of Montana’s first state-sponsored monoclonal antibody (mAb) clinic at St. James Healthcare in Butte.  “Monoclonal antibody treatments are a...


MHA names St. Luke ‘Best Place To Work’

News from the Montana Hospital Association HELENA — The Montana Hospital Association is pleased to announce St. Luke Community Healthcare as the winner of the association’s 2021 Best Place to Work Award for small hospitals in the state. The Best Place to Work Award is designed to honor bo...


Unemployment rate falls to 14-year low

News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — Governor Greg Gianforte today announced the number of employed workers in Montana hit an all-time high in September and the unemployment rate fell to 3.3 percent, a low not seen since June 2007. “Montana is in the midst of a historic eco...


Shakespeare in Schools to tour ‘Much Ado About Nothing’

From MSU News Service BOZEMAN — For its 29th season, Montana Shakespeare in the Schools has hit the road with a tour of “Much Ado About Nothing.” The group will host 53 performances at 47 schools in communities throughout Montana and Wyoming. The 10-week tour began Oct. 1 and runs thro...


Governor promotes Child Care Grant Program, encourages facilities to apply

News from the office of Governor Gianforte   HELENA — Governor Gianforte today visited Discovery Kidzone in Clancy to promote $31 million in grant funds available to child care facilities across Montana. “For too long, Montana’s working families have faced a shortage of child ca...


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