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Flathead Lake CinemaFest plays to movie fans Flathead Lake CinemaFest plays to movie fans

POLSON — “Sit back, enjoy. You’re at the movies,” said Steve Fetveit, NBC Montana anchor, welcoming the crowd to the Flathead International CineFest.  “Okay Breathe Auralee,” a film by Brooke Pepion Swaney, opened FLIC.  “I loved the actors in ‘...

FLIC to expand in 2015

POLSON — From fringe and fedoras at the Tribute to the Great Gatsby opening soiree to popcorn and soda at the Showboat Theater, attendees at the Flathead International CineFest had a busy weekend.  So did a dedicated crew of volunteers that handled ticket sales, clean up, food and everything el...

Lake Monsters compete in first home meet Lake Monsters compete in first home meet

The first home meet for the Flathead Lake Monsters took place Saturday, Jan. 25, at the Mission Valley Aquatic Center. The Flathead Valley Team Cup meet drew 119 swimmers, including 56 Lake Monsters, 39 Kalispell Aquatic Team Swimming (KATS) participants and 24 Wave Riders from Whitefish. A perpetual trophy,...

Fire destroys northern half of Polson duplex Fire destroys northern half of Polson duplex

POLSON — A Jan. 23 house fire at a duplex on Hillcrest Drive gutted the bedroom and caused heavy smoke damage to the northern half of the duplex, making it a total loss. The occupants’ cat died from smoke inhalation, but the family was able to escape unharmed.  The blaze drew a crew of 21...

Celebrity 'Marathon Mule' makes his debut Celebrity 'Marathon Mule' makes his debut

POLSON — Although the runners in Polson’s first annual half marathon knew they would face cold and rain, they were quite surprised to have a guest join them on the course — a mule, running alongside them, kicking up his feet. Mary Waite, the mule’s owner, says that 5-year-old &ldqu...

Polson impact fee issue resolved

POLSON — On the agenda was a request for an impact fee review and modification from Cougar Ridge Development LLC., and the Polson City Commission dealt with this issue at its Jan. 22 meeting. The impact fees — which include water and sewer hookup, fire impact and an administrative fee — ...

Groups confer on KERR Hydroelectric project

  News from KERR Hydroelectric project operation for Flathead Lake  Representatives from PPL Montana, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Reclamation, and Bonneville Power Administration conferred on Jan. 14, regarding cur...

Video helps teens who stutter

News from the Stuttering Foundation  POLSON — Stuttering is a frustrating and embarrassing problem for millions of people, but it can be especially tough on teenagers. Help is available in Polson at the North Lake County Library District in the form of a video.  “It’s meant ...

Thank you to all who helped ‘Share the Spirit’

News from Share the Spirit POLSON — Share the Spirit Holiday Assistance Program has been providing toys, clothes and Christmas gifts to Lake County children from needy families since 1998. We are fortunate enough to partner with Hellroaring Marine Contingent and the Marine Corps Toys for Tots progra...

Salvation Army Kettle Drive outstanding

News from the Salvation Army LAKE COUNTY — From the Friday after Thanksgiving to the day before Christmas, volunteers braved the cold and sometimes inclement weather, standing in the lobbies of Ronan Harvest Foods, Pablo Quality Foods, Super One Foods, and Walmart to ring the bell for the Salva...


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