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Articles with the Tag: Polson

Innovative health clinic celebrates 3rd anniversary Innovative health clinic celebrates 3rd anniversary

When the Legislature wrapped up its biennial session last week, two bills signed into law by Gov. Greg Gianforte won praise from Polson physician Cara Harrop, whose pureHealth direct primary care clinic is one of just eight in Montana.  Senate Bill 374, which allows physicians to dispense medications...

New Polson community development director wears many hats New Polson community development director wears many hats

POLSON — Walking down Main Street, Juan Escano brims with curiosity and enthusiasm for Polson and its potential. The city’s new community development director is guided by a basic premise: “Support what’s here. Lay the groundwork to make it grow.”  That applies to trees ...

Briefs for May 5, 2021

Get vaccinated Montana News from Senator Tester and Senator Daines MONTANA — While it’s true that Senator Steve Daines and Senator Tester don’t always see eye-to-eye on everything, there’s one thing they definitely agree on right now – that every Montanan should get th...

Technology takes students to local cattle ranch during pandemic Technology takes students to local cattle ranch during pandemic

POLSON — A highlight for many students on any given school day was the traditional class field trip prior to the coronavirus pandemic. In an effort to make sure students don’t miss out on field trips, the Polson School District has designed a trip that doesn’t require permission slips. ...

Cougar Ridge Development dispute settled, in-city chickens approved Cougar Ridge Development dispute settled, in-city chickens approved

POLSON — The Polson City Commission settled a long-simmering dispute with Cougar Ridge Development during its regular meeting Monday, April 19, giving City Manager Ed Meece the go-ahead to sign an agreement authorizing the construction of a new wastewater gravity line and lift station that will serve t...

Expansion project to double skate park size underway Expansion project to double skate park size underway

On Polson Skatepark’s Facebook page, a 6-year-old girl in a helmet, kneepads and a pink princess dress, plunges fearlessly into a 12-foot bowl on her skateboard, effortlessly skimming side to side.  It’s a scene that captures the whimsy and finesse of skateboard culture – a sport th...

‘Clean Up, Green Up’ event planned

News from Envision Polson, Beautification Committee POLSON — In April and May, volunteers are needed to clean up in the Polson and the surrounding areas … any day and any time. Bring your own bags and equipment to clean-up where you choose. Everyone is needed to help with event. Curbside pi...

Plea agreement suspends prison time

A Polson man was given a 20-year prison term on Thursday, April 15, for raping a minor with all that time suspended. A plea agreement was reached Jan. 7 at District Court in Polson in front of Judge Deborah “Kim” Christopher. Harlan Jay Gipe, 69, took the plea as part of an agreement that dism...

Briefs for April 21, 2021

Electronic Waste Day scheduled News from Polson Chamber of Commerce POLSON — The Transfer Station is holding an Electronic Waste Day on Saturday, May 22, from 9 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. They are accepting TV and computer monitors (flat screen only), cell phones, copiers, printers, cords electronic was...

LCCD gives out free seeds LCCD gives out free seeds

LAKE COUNTY – Pollinator Week, sponsored by the Lake County Conservation District, was by all accounts a success – both at educating the public on the value of pollinators and giving free seeds to gardeners who want to plant plots that attract these beneficial insects and birds.  Accordin...


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