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News from the Port Polson Players POLSON — The Port Polson Players begin their 50th season with a musical adaptation of the famous Charles Dickens tale, “A Christmas Carol.” Scrooge, played by Pat Matt, and Tiny Tim played by Henry Bartel, are joined by a cast of 30 talented Mission Valley performers.  According to Players producers Neal and Karen Lewing, the loving and caring message Scrooge learns is brought to light with the dedication of this inclusive cast, with actors of all ages ranging from 5-80.  The Lewings adapted this classic tale into a musical, which includes four performances Dec. 5-8. Thursday, Friday and Saturday shows are at 7 p.m., w...

News from Sandpiper Art Gallery & Gifts POLSON ­— Sandpiper Art Gallery and Gifts in Polson has opened the application period for their art scholarship program. Each year Sandpiper Gallery offers scholarships to deserving students who reside in Lake and Sanders Counties.  Sandpiper Ar...

LAKE COUNTY — Lake County nonprofit businesses are invited to help create a holiday forest scene inside the Ronan Community Center during the annual Lights Under the Big Sky event. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three decorated trees receiving the most votes from the community, $300 for first p...

News from North Lake County Public Library POLSON — Join the North Lake County Library’s Youth Services Librarian, Julie, for our new line-up of programs. They premiere on Thursday, Dec. 5, Friday, Dec. 6 and Saturday, Dec. 7. Thursdays, at 10 a.m. our new “Toddler Time” begins. ...

News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — As part of National Apprenticeship Week, Governor Greg Gianforte and the Department of Labor & Industry (DLI) recently released a new report showing a record-breaking increase in apprenticeship opportunities across Montana.  “A ...

News from MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks HELENA — If you ask Yvette Bonney to describe the grossest thing she’s seen during her job, she talks about the time she removed an abscessed lymph node from the neck of a mule deer, which Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks staff occasionally sees in d...

ST. IGNATIUS - We are sending out a request for people to come and help man the Mission Valley Food Pantry. The hours needed are Tuesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. We are also open the last Saturday of the month. If you are interested in helping, stop by one of the above days and get information. Yo...

POLSON - Thanksgiving is never over. It’s every day of the year. We are grateful to those who support our Polson Senior Community Center: the lunch program, the volunteers, and our staff.  Christmas is coming sooner than you think. It’s not  too late for See’s Candy. Priced at ...

News from Mitch Staley, Montana Department of Commerce HELENA - The Montana Department of Commerce announced today that $24 million of grant funding has been awarded to 12 local economic development organizations to generate revolving loans to further develop and enhance Montana’s tourism industry...

MISSION VALLEY — Three free Thanksgiving Day Community Dinners are set to be prepared and served or packaged in different areas of the Mission Valley. Each dinner event provides a unique story of how it began and why it remains important to the people served and the people serving. Polson For o...