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Thompson Days mixes history with fun
When all was said and done and the last musical notes played Saturday night, David Thompson Days: A Community Rendezvous was deemed a success by people who were involved. Organizers hope it will grow and expand in years to come.
New Lookout chair lift system debuts
The lines cut into the north slope of Lookout Pass Ski and Recreation Area Wednesday morning were among the first ever made on that part of the mountain.

Plains 4-H club shooters get ready for tournament
Members of the Southside Sparks 4-H are setting their sights and taking aim at two upcoming shooting tournaments.

Eighth-grader takes Paradise Spelling Bee
Eighth-grader Sarah Necessary correctly spelled "deduce" to win the Paradise School Spelling Bee Friday in the school gym. Angel Crawford of the seventh grade took second with Shailyne Ames and Shaira Caldwell of the fifth grade taking third and fourth, respectively. The four girls will represent Paradise in the Sanders County Spelling Bee in Thompson Falls March 3.

Silhouettes illustrate victims of domestic violence
"Love should not hurt; love should heal," said Marsha Walton of the Sanders County Coalition For Families, who was coordinating this year's "Love Without Fear Week" and the "Montana Silent Witness" program.

Superior's summer tennis season starts
The first weekly tournament of the Superior Summer Tennis League got off to a big start this week with two days of beautiful weather and all ages tennis.

Fire crews train for car accident extrication
The Valley Towing wrecking yard was full of fire trucks, men using the Jaws of Life and tearing apart cars Saturday, but not because anyone was in danger. More than 20 firefighters from the Plains Fire Department and the Plains-Paradise Rural Fire District practiced extrication for car accident situations under the guidance of Craig Jeppson from the Fire Services Training School.

Puppets give Plains Elementary School students tips
The Sanders County Coalition For Families is trying to stop bullying by teaching kids at a young age that it's not good.

Mental health clinic offers family support programs
Struggling families in Sanders County now have another tool to help them during stressful times and crisis, Western Montana Mental Health has begun a new family support program to aid families in need.
Witness, juror fees raise cost of Guill trial
The longest trial ever in Sanders County, which found Douglas Guill guilty of all five felonies last week, came at a high cost. Clerk of District Court Dianne Rummel said she wouldn't be surprised if the cost amounted to around $25,000 because of the many witness fees and juror compensations.
Fresh blood for Heat
Jamie Doran

Alberton starts four-day week
Alberton schools may have been the first Mineral County Schools to get started this year with classes beginning Monday morning, but they will be taking Friday off this week, and every week for the whole year.

Crossing guards toe the line
The Plains School Crossing guards are stepping up — literally — to ensure the safety of students getting to and from school.
What can you expect from a human rights organization that promotes killing humans?
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Ballet dancers perform at Plains
“They missed an absolute treat,” said Debbi Kirschbaum about those who didn’t attend the performance of the Rocky Mountain Ballet Theatre at Plains Sunday afternoon.

Keeping July 4 cool in Hot Springs
Guitars chords vibrated and barbecues smoked under the banner of the American Flag as Hot Springs residents gathered to celebrate the Fourth of July at the Symes Hotel.

Shania Lynn Raymond
Shania Lynn Raymond was tragically taken from us while at her residence in Miles City, Montana, on the morning of Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018.

Political parties gear up for special May election
The Mineral County Democratic Central Committee held a potluck dinner and auction on Saturday, April 29, in Plains to raise funds for Rob Quist, Democratic candidate for the vacant seat for the U.S. House of Representatives.
Permissive levies passed; no voter approval required
All three Mineral County school boards have opted to increase permissive levies in order to meet current needs in the districts.

Arctic blast causes severe issues
Last week Western Montana watched as the thermometers dipped well below zero, as an arctic blast covered the area. According to reports, a record low was set on Jan. 3 in Missoula when temperatures dropped to minus-8 degrees. The lowest recorded temperature prior to this was 3 degrees set in 1959.