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Opinion

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Updated 2 months, 1 week ago

Tester's attacks on veteran-run business are shameful

Bridger Aerospace started with four veterans in a barn in Montana. Our next mission became using battlefield techn…

Updated 6 years ago
Montana Aussie Adventures with Erin-Jay: Final chapter?

Happy Hallothanksmas … I can’t believe how quickly it’s all going. It seems that every week is rolling closer and closer to the end of the year, especially wit…

Updated 6 years ago
Brooker endorsed for county commissioner

“We must show, not merely in great crises, but in the everyday affairs of life, the qualities of practical intelligence, of courage, of hardihood, and endurance, and above all the power of devotion to a lofty ideal…

Updated 6 years ago
Recycling funds usage questioned

My letter is in response to the recent article “Alberton Council Experiences Conflict Over Cardboard.”

Updated 6 years ago
There is a 'friendship in common'

One of my favorite expressions is “often wrong, never in doubt.” I like to think it doesn’t apply to me — at least the “often” part — but I do come under the category of being overly certain in my opinions or in an…

Updated 6 years ago
Initiative 185 leads to health benefits

Ever thought about why vaping/e-cigarettes come in berry and bubble gum “flavors?”

Updated 6 years ago
Time for a new Sanders County commissioner

Local elected positions are technically defined as “non-partisan,” but that doesn’t mean the candidates are not aligned with a political party. They are, and it is important to understand which one because there is…

Updated 6 years ago
Plains Toastmasters offer Pathways Program

Plainly Speaking Toastmasters of Plains has more to offer you now than just learning how to practice your public speaking abilities. We still do that, but we try to have fun doing it.

Updated 6 years ago
Forum sheds light on county candidates

After hearing all speak at the Candidate Forum held at the REX in Thompson Falls Oct. 6, it is clear that the following is clear:

Updated 6 years ago
Be responsible when voting on initiatives

Initiatives are an important part of our democratic process. They allow citizens to bring legislation forward. That was the intended process.

Updated 6 years ago
Woodland supports I-185 and I-186

The most democratic way to participate in government is the initiative process. Citizens petition to put a law on the ballot, then voting directly to accept or reject the law.

Updated 6 years ago
Pioneer bus a Mineral County asset

The Pioneer Council provides transportation to your friends, family and neighbors in Mineral County more often than most people realize. Besides the five scheduled trips to Missoula each month, The Pioneer bus is a…

Updated 6 years ago
Initiative 186 misleading

I-186 will appear on the November ballot. If it passes, Montana DEQ will be required to deny a permit to any proposed hard rock mine, if the reclamation plan requires perpetual water treatment.

Updated 6 years ago
Rep. Loge unable to attend forums

When I was first contacted about candidate forums in Paradise and Thompson Falls on Oct. 5 and 6, I called immediately to express I had a conflict for those dates.

Updated 6 years, 1 month ago
Montana Aussie Adventures with Erin-Jay

Is it just me or have you also noticed the refreshing change in the weather, and the fall season rolling in quickly?

Updated 6 years, 1 month ago
Good reasons to support Initiative 185

Are you or do you know someone that is currently receiving benefits from Medicaid?