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FWP reminds recreationists to stay vigilant for avalanche danger News from MT Fish, W ildlife & Parks MONTANA — Avalanche danger is high across Montana, with the addition of new snow and weather systems moving across the state. People recreating outdoors are advised to use caution and stay up to date on the avalanche dangers in their area. There are three regional Avalanche Centers in Montana. Their work provides quality and timely forecasts, education and materials to meet a growing user base both of local recreationists and visitors from outside Montana. For statewide and regional avalanche forecasts, please visit: —  Nationwide: Avalanche.org &md...

News from OPI Montana  MONTANA — Governor Gianforte recently signed into law the Montana TEACH Act (Tomorrow’s Educators Coming Home) – HB 143 – sponsored by Representative Llew Jones of Conrad.   This important legislation is ensuring that Montana’s teachers i...

News from the Montana Department of Revenue  The Montana Department of Revenue reminds Montanans 62 and older that they may qualify for the Elderly Homeowner/Renter Tax Credit, worth up to $1,000.  To receive the credit, a senior must have turned at least 62 in 2020; occupied a Montana resi...

News from the U.S. Department of the Interior WASHINGTON — The Interior Department  took steps to recommit to scientific integrity and empower the agency’s scientific and technical experts to use the best available science. Signed on Interior’s 172nd birthday and the 142nd birthda...

News from North Lake County Public Library POLSON — The Montana Book Award Committee has announced the winner of the 2020 Montana book award. Gretchen E. Minton’s book, “Shakespeare in Montana: big sky country’s love affair with the world’s most famous writer” is the ...

News from the Montana History Foundation HELENA — Nominations are now being accepted for the 32nd annual Montana Statehood Centennial Bell Award. This year’s award will honor the Montana History Teacher of the Year for grades 4-6. Montana grade school principals, superintendents, fellow teac...

News from Polson Scholarship and Education Foundation  POLSON — Scholarships are available this spring for Polson High School graduates provided by Polson Scholarship and Education Foundation organization. Money for PSEF is generated by various fund raising events, donations from individua...

News from the office of Senator Tester  U.S. Senate — So that Montana schools can fully reopen as quickly and safely as possible, school teachers and staff in pre-K-12 schools and childcare programs are now able to sign up to receive a COVID-19 vaccine at pharmacies participating in the Feder...

RONAN — Abigail JoAnn Kosiewicz was born on Feb. 23 at St. Luke Community Healthcare’s New Beginnings Birth Center. She weighed 8 pounds, 9 ounces. Parents are James Kosiewicz and Ashley Ingram of Polson. Paternal grandparents are James Kosiewicz and Glenda Guerra of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan...

POLSON — Although I now have had both my vaccine shots, I will still wear my mask for the safety of others. Think about that when you come to the Polson Senior Center and please wear a mask. After a year of being cautious, let’s not slacken our efforts due to COVID fatigue. Activities:  ...