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Articles with the Tag: Polson

Cherry festival stems from family tradition Cherry festival stems from family tradition

Along with an abundance of local cherries, thousands of people lined the streets during the Polson Main Street Flathead Cherry Festival last weekend. The two-day event embraces downtown Polson and offers the sweet taste of six different Flathead Valley cherry orchards, the sound of bagpipers playing in the s...

Cooks needed to compete

 POLSON — On Saturday, Aug. 6, cooks from throughout the area will gather at the Kwa- TaqNuk Resort on Flathead Lake to compete in the eighth annual Smokin’ On The Water. Starting early in the morning, cooking teams will be applying that special rub and mixing that special sauce to tempt ...

Vehicles collide in rural Polson Vehicles collide in rural Polson

A car that failed to yield resulted in a wreck Friday afternoon in a rural area of Polson. The female driver of a Subaru Outback heading southbound on Dubay Road did not stop at the intersection of Minesinger Trail, according to the driver of an eastbound truck. The truck hit the passenger side of the Subaru...

Experiencing History Experiencing History

POLSON — Like a scene from a movie, artifacts literally came alive in the back lot of the Miracle of America Museum last weekend. Visitors rode in military jeeps, mini trains and climbed into the cockpit of Vietnam-era aircraft. Children scrambled over playground equipment from a simpler era, pumped...

briefs for July 20, 2016

Help stop invasive weeds FINLEY POINT – Montana State Parks invites the public to help Flathead Lake State Park staff combat invasive weeds on Wednesday, July 27, from 6:30- 8:30 p.m. at the Finley Point Unit, 31453 S Finley Point Road. In addition to helping us control these plant pests, you&...

briefs for July 20, 2016

Emergency services program offered at college News from Salish Kootenai College PABLO — This fall, Salish Kootenai College will introduce a new one-year program in Emergency Services. In fall quarter, students will take an Emergency Medical Technician course that prepares students to take th...

Oils used as healthy mouthwash Oils used as healthy mouthwash

POLSON — Imagine taking a scoop of a common cooking ingredient and plopping it into your mouth for better oral hygiene and overall health. That’s what many people are finding when they swish coconut or sesame oil in their mouths for 15-20 minutes on a daily basis, according to Naturopathic Physic...

Grant to fund study for Polson event center

News from Lake County Community Development Corporation RONAN – Lake County Community Development Corporation recently received $10,800 from the State of Montana, Department of Commerce, Big Sky Economic Development Trust Fund Planning Grant program to assist Lake County and Polson Fairgrounds, In...

Family physician retires after 34 years Family physician retires after 34 years

It’s a true testament of ability when a doctor, about to retire, is still giving care to patients he had when his practice began. This is true for Dr. Steve Irwin, who is retiring this summer after 34 years of practice at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center. The Madsens of Polson chose Dr. Irwin as th...

Polson

POLSON — I think senators should wear uniforms, like NASCAR drivers, so we could identify their corporate sponsors. The hearing clinic will be held here on Tuesday, July 26. All of us here at the center will miss Arline Raymond, who passed away just recently. Arline was such a pleasant lady; alwa...


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