Opinion
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Telling our community’s stories
Full circle: that’s how it feels to be sitting at the editor’s desk of the Lake County Leader again.
Humming a more generous tune
“Thanksgiving is the only holiday we have left in this county that’s only about giving thanks for the things you have."
Lakeshore regs worth reviewing
The Lake County Commissioners held a public hearing last week to consider adopting the newly revised Lakeshore Protection Regulations (LPR’s).
Polson library needs extra boost
A library is one of those resources essential to a thriving community.
You are the person to stand up and be counted
I hope you took the time to vote. Why? Because it’s all about you and your family, our freedom and your children’s future.
Kettle, stop calling the pot black
Kettle, stop calling the pot black and make soup instead. Hold a bipartisan Thanks to this place we love and our neighbors and friends.
Zinke doesn't reflect Seal ethos
Ryan Zinke was a Navy Seal, but his actions do not reflect the standard of the Navy Seal Ethos.
How wacky can you get?
Many thanks to Rich Harris for his op/ed letter on Joe Read. How wacky can you get?
A leader who doesn’t need a lawyer
Many of the condemnations of Monica Tranel are actually positives in our book.
Lessons learned from voting
I’ve voted in every election for the past 50 years, and here’s what I’ve learned:
Democrats raiding your pocketbook
Ah, dear readers, what if I asked you to donate one year's monthly income to the Democratic Party, say Monica Tranel? Other than the mega rich, few of you would do so.
Voters: Beware magical thinking
Republican ads routinely claim that inflation is Democrats’ fault: vote Republican and inflation will disappear. Inflation is a serious problem for us all, so let’s take a closer look.
Write in Paul Guenzler for county commissioner
It’s important that you take the time to write Paul Guenzler’s name down on a piece of paper. He decided at the last minute to file for Lake County Commissioner and his name will not be on the ballot.
Character counts in HD 93 race
Shirley Azzopardi and Joe Read are both running for House District 93. Both have mailed campaign flyers.
Azzopardi cares what’s on voters’ minds
There could not be a bigger difference between the Democrat and Republican candidates running for Montana House District 93.