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Heroics from St. Regis firefighters
I want to call attention to the actions of volunteer firefighter Clint Wolff with the St. Regis Fire Department.
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Montana appears well down the road to becoming a one party Republican, deeply conservative state, like the states that surround us. Jon Tester’s survival was an anomaly best explained by his personal popularity and…
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…
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…
Recycling funds usage questioned
My letter is in response to the recent article “Alberton Council Experiences Conflict Over Cardboard.”
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…
Initiative 185 leads to health benefits
Ever thought about why vaping/e-cigarettes come in berry and bubble gum “flavors?”
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…
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.
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:
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.
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.
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…
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.
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.
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?