Opinion
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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…
Public library an asset to the town
When Judy and I came to settle in the Plains area, we had the checklist of important places to locate and become familiar with. Upon finding the library, we relaxed and agreed: Plains, now this is an all-inclusive …
Danielle's column: Getting active
I have been inexcusably lazy for the past eight months. Last summer when I was unemployed back home I had nothing to do but run. Then when I moved to Plains I dedicated all of my time and energy to reporting, and t…
Voting and an individual's responsibility
The right to vote is well established in our Constitutions. Article 1, Section 2, Clause 1 of the US Constitution states that members of Congress are to be chosen by the people.
Upcoming candidate forum
At Saturday's forum, hosted by the local conservative group, comments were made about candidates not attending their forums, this one and the previous one.
Danielle's column: Bear watch
It was bound to be an amazing weekend. My Milwaukee friend Molly was visiting Plains for the week and having never seen mountains before, I decided to pull out all the stops and embark on an adventure through the M…
One person's opinion: Property tax
Property taxes.... I think most of us don't mind paying our fair share to support our state and county. What we do mind, however, is the feeling of being worked over.
Montana Aquatic Invasive Species Act
During the 2009 Legislative Session, we passed Senate Bill 343, an act creating the Montana Aquatic Invasive Species Act. It defines departmental responsibilit…
Support needed for Paradise man
Thad LaClaire was the victim of a terrible car wreck in late April, in North Dakota.
Important election information
Soon we will be voting for the next Sheriff of Sanders County.
Campaign rules being broken
Some county candidates are asking for votes but violate Montana campaign rules.
Worth the wait
This past weekend I was able to make a quick trip down to Bozeman for a special occasion. My sister, after graduating from high school in 2000, finally graduat…
Back in the Right Hands
Lawnmowers recovered that went missing
Choices for Change
Coping Choices -
Keeping in touch April 14
With the 2010 Decennial Census actively underway in each and every community, it's important to know the Census numbers will play a large part in another process which will impact Montanans and their communities, R…
A dry forecast for the Lower Clark Fork
I was looking at the predicted weather for the summer by NOAA, northwest Montana is slated for a severe drought. As of today, March 21, the precipitation is 5 percent of normal for the month.