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Students invited to vote for Young Reader’s Choice Award

News from North Lake County Public Library POLSON — North Lake County Public Library has new regular, year-round hours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Wednesdays and Fridays 9 a.m.-10 a.m. have been reserved for those 65 and older or immunocompromised. Masks are required and we are still asking that you limit your time in the building to no more than 30 minutes. Please call us at 406-883-8225 or email us at: polsoncl@polson.lib.mt.us, with questions or to request curbside pickup.   The library meeting room is available for public use starting April 1. Restrictions apply. We are taking reservations. Montana Library2Go now has hundreds of ma...


Briefs for March 24, 2021

Montana HB 505 killed  News from Nathan Stein, House Minority Communications Director HELENA — Democrats claim end to assault on conservation — Montana House Democrats killed HB 505, a bill that would have privatized one of Montana’s unmatched public resources — our elk...


Concerned MT wildlife professionals explain opposition to proposed bills Concerned MT wildlife professionals explain opposition to proposed bills

We are Montana residents and professional wildlife biologists and managers with a total of 1,561 years of experience in wildlife management and wildlife habitat management. Among us are 16 retired employees of Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks with 469 years with the agency, and 3 former Commissioners from t...


MSU to offer summer journalism camp

MSU News Service MONTANA — Registration is now open for Montana State University’s Rural Journalism Camp, to be held July 11–16 on MSU’s campus. The camp is a weeklong residential experience immersing rural high school students in the theory and practice of daily journalism. ...


Montana-made true crime thriller premieres at international film festival

News from the Montana Department of Commerce MONTANA — Filmed on-location in Montana, the true-life crime thriller “Ted K” recently premiered at Berlinale, one of the top film festivals in the world. The film was largely shot in and around Lincoln, Montana, where producers held a lo...


FWP reminder: Be bear aware when recreating outdoors

News from MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks HELENA — Bears are emerging from dens with the onset of spring, and people are reminded to “Be Bear Aware.” Bears can be found throughout Montana. In recent years, grizzly bear populations have expanded and bears are sometimes found in historic r...


Celebrate the first day of spring with the ‘Last Best Pale Ale’

News from Matt Leow, Director of Montana Brewers Association MISSOULA — Breweries across Montana are releasing their own unique take on the same beer, the Last Best Pale Ale. Montana brewers, hops growers and maltsters have teamed up to produce this collaboration beer. It’s a Montana craft b...


Access to east side of Glacier National Park reopens Access to east side of Glacier National Park reopens

News from Glacier National Park Glacier National Park announced access to the east side of the park reopened on March 18 at Two Medicine, Cut Bank and St. Mary for foot traffic, skis and snowshoes. Regular winter closures remain in place. Chief Mountain Road will remain closed at the park boundary until...


Births for March 24, 2021 Births for March 24, 2021

Alleigha Herman RONAN — Alleigha Letitia Herman was born on March 12, 2021, at St. Luke Community Healthcare’s New Beginnings Birth Center. She weighed 6 pounds, 10 ounces. Parents are Doneveun Herman and Breyland McColl of Polson. Paternal grandmother is Letitia Kallowat of Elmo. Maternal g...


St. Ignatius seniors for March 24, 2021

ST. IGNATIUS — Happy spring. Our dinner on March 17 was very well attended and we are looking forward to reopening on April 6. We will have our usual Tuesday and Friday lunches and first and third Wednesday evening meals. Starting in April, we will no longer be delivering meals on Wednesdays. Takeout w...


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