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Arlee school district signs with architect firm
Arlee Public Schools are entering the planning process to build a new building to house grades 3-6.
Charlo students back in school after waterline break
Students at Charlo Schools briefly returned to online learning last Tuesday and Wednesday after a broken water main shut down the high school and middle schools’ water supply.
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Proponents and opponents – including librarians, museum directors, and municipal and religious officials – of House Bill 234 testified last Thursday at the House Judiciary Committee.
Economic Outlook Seminar explores inflation, recession and in-migration
Inflation, recession, strained labor markets and a new wave of in-migration to Montana are the focus of the 2023 Economic Outlook Seminar, which tours nine cities, including Missoula on Jan. 27 at the Hilton Gard...
Polson Senior Center: Recycle those grocery bags
Thought for Feb. 2, Groundhog Day: A groundhog is a rodent, not a meteorologist.
Education Briefs
The Montana Legislature offers a unique opportunity for young people to participate in the legislative process through its Legislative Page Program.
St. Ignatius Senior Center offers Narcan training
The St. Ignatius Police Chief will offer Narcan Training at the St. Ignatius Senior Center at 3:30 p.m. Feb. 11.
Oh deer: Tribes begin trapping Polson's deer population
On Sunday, a buck and doe casually made their way across Highway 93 by the stoplight at First Interstate Bank in Polson as motorists slowed down to let the two jaywalkers pass.
Polson library relocates to Methodist Church during renovation
The North Lake County Library is moving to a temporary new home at the Methodist Church in Polson during its upcoming renovation.
Polson Commission discusses legislative strategies
The Polson City Commission girded for the legislative session last week by supporting several resolutions outlining the priorities of the Montana League of Cities and Towns.
Fentanyl overdoses on the rise in Lake County
According to a press release issued Tuesday by the Polson Police Department, there appears to be a spike in what is believed to be fentanyl-related overdoses...
University & College Dean’s Lists
The Mission Valley students listed below made Fall Semester Dean's Lists at the University of Montana, Carroll College and UM Western, by earning a 3.5 grade-point average or more.
Ronan Hall of Fame Profile: Dr. Joe McDonald
Dr. Joe McDonald will be inducted into the School District #28/Ronan Hall of Fame in the Class of 2022 as a “Distinguished Community Member.” Teacher, coach,...
Foundation says so-long to long-serving secretary
Carlene Bockman retired again last Thursday. The executive secretary of the Lower Flathead Valley Community Foundation stepped down after serving the organiz...