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Polson seniors for Oct. 30, 2024

POLSON — Happy Halloween! Drive safely out there. November 3 is so irritating. Set your clocks back Saturday evening, Montana Standard Time. Or just throw your clock outside and watch time fly away. Tuesday is election day. I call it race day, and I bet on which TV station will predict a winner, and then renege. Don’t stay up. Get a good night’s rest. Staying up won’t give you the answer. Wait until Jan. 5. Pinochle is such a strange name for a fun card game; it’s easy to learn and play. We had 17 players on Oct. 24.   The Mission Mountain Spinners group is new to our activity list. Bring your spinning wheel. Substitute cooks are needed when...


2025 Montana Migratory Bird Stamp contest opens

News from MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks HELENA — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking submissions for the 2025 Montana Migratory Bird Stamp contest.   This is the second year of the new Montana Migratory Bird Stamp program. In 2024, Florida artist John Nelson Harris won with his p...


2025 Montana Migratory Bird Stamp contest opens

News from MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks HELENA — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking submissions for the 2025 Montana Migratory Bird Stamp contest.   This is the second year of the new Montana Migratory Bird Stamp program. In 2024, Florida artist John Nelson Harris won with his p...


Zinke stops in Polson, encourages leaving anger out of discussions Zinke stops in Polson, encourages leaving anger out of discussions

By Boone Goddard / Valley Journal On Friday, Oct. 18, at 5 p.m., U. S. Representative Ryan Zinke, incumbent candidate for Montana’s 1st Congressional District, showed up for a rally on Highway 93 near Polson City Hall. Approximately 30 of his supporters waved signs and played music while many vehi...


Attend ‘Civics 101’ in Polson

News from the City of Polson POLSON — The City of Polson will hold a “Civics 101: Polson” class on Oct. 29, 2024, from 5:30 to 7 p.m., at Polson City Hall.   Have you ever wondered the difference between the Mayor and City Manager in Polson? Perhaps you’re curious about t...


‘Meagher of the Sword’ to be performed this weekend

News from the Port Polson Players POLSON — “Meagher of the Sword,” a musical history presentation, takes place Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 25, 26 and 27 at Polson’s beautiful Theatre on the Lake. Curtain times are 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. The sho...


LWV of Montana provides voter education tool: VOTE411

News from the League of Women Voters HELENA – With absentee ballots for the general election arriving in mailboxes this week, the League of Women Voters of Montana offers the nonpartisan election resource VOTE411.org. This “one-stop shop” for election information provides Montana voter...


Montana Youth Vote election begins Monday

News from Montana Secretary of State Office HELENA — Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen and Superintendent of Public Instruction Elsie Arntzen are excited to provide the 2024 Montana Youth Vote election beginning on Monday. This year’s Youth Vote will be conducted from Monday, October 21 to...


Keilonee Jo Adams Keilonee Jo Adams

POLSON — Kielon Adams and Bradee BigSam of Pablo are excited to announce the arrival of their daughter, Keilonee Jo. She was born on Sept. 19, 2024, at St. Joseph Medical Center’s Nesting Place. Keilonee weighed 6 pounds, 12.3 ounces and was 19 inches long. Keilonee joins her brother Desmond. Mat...


USDA expands access to renewable energy

News from USDA Rural Development Montana BOZEMAN — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced on Oct. 18 new investments in clean energy initiatives that will directly benefit rural communities in Montana. As part of a nationwide effort to combat climate change and lower energy costs, the...


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