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Plains Piranhas helps generate interest in the sport of swimming in Plains
June 29, 2017 1:50 p.m.

Plains Piranhas helps generate interest in the sport of swimming in Plains

Plains Piranha’s swim coach Danika Whitcomb is not only trying to cultivate young swimmers, but also allow her team the opportunities and life lessons she received through swimming for a club for 13 seasons.

December 27, 2023 midnight

A way to address high property taxes

I just read the editorial “Lets end the property tax blame game” by Kendall Cotton in which he begins by blaming local governments for property tax increases, echoing Gov. Greg Gianforte’s attack on greedy county governments.

Superior bridge dedicated to veterans
May 28, 2008 midnight

Superior bridge dedicated to veterans

Dozens of people gathered at the Old School Building in Superior Monday morning to remember the nation’s veterans and dedicate a bridge to their sacrifices.

County students learn about environment
October 17, 2014 5:36 p.m.

County students learn about environment

THOMPSON FALLS – Students from schools across Sanders County packed onto buses in the early morning hours last week for a day of hands on outdoor learning.

Plains firefighters receive additional training
October 9, 2013 12:27 p.m.

Plains firefighters receive additional training

PLAINS – A plume of dark, toxic smoke rose into the air behind the Plains-Paradise Rural Fire Department as the firefighters completed their final training of the weekend.

Teacher uses Beatles music to inspire students
November 29, 2016 4 a.m.

Teacher uses Beatles music to inspire students

If it wasn’t for a Beatles performance on the Ed Sullivan Show, Peterson Elementary School music teacher Paul Lovett may not have picked up a guitar as a second-grader in 1967. He also wouldn’t be teaching Beatles hits to second- through fifth-graders today.

St. Regis/Mullan gridders look for deep playoff run
August 25, 2021 midnight

St. Regis/Mullan gridders look for deep playoff run

Or will they run into another buzzsaw team from the Idaho flatlands? One thing is for sure, the two-state Tigers are locked and loaded again this year as they ready for what they hope will be a championship run.

October 28, 2009 midnight

Montana Viewpoint

Jim Elliott

March 26, 2020 9:17 a.m.

Food for Thought: COVID-19 is a challenge and an opportunity

The COVID-19 virus is a huge national challenge and every challenge presents opportunity.

October 9, 2014 6:21 p.m.

Letters to the Editor

By Lt. Gov. Angela McLean

March 30, 2022 midnight

Expanding rail service will create greater connectivity in Montana

For over a century, passenger rail has been part of Montana’s heritage, culture, and economy. It’s currently a lifeline for Hi-Line communities. And, without a doubt, it is part of Montana’s future.

January 29, 2014 10:44 a.m.

The future of our land and water

An update from Senator Fielder

April 28, 2021 midnight

Leave baby wildlife alone

Each spring, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks receives calls from people who have picked up deer fawns...

January 6, 2021 midnight

Short-handed Clark Fork boys fall to Seeley Swan

With the odds stacked against them due to a reduced active roster, the Clark Fork boys almost pulled off a...

September 4, 2013 10:11 a.m.

Speaking of freedom - an update from Senator Fielder

Speaking of freedom, Montana received a rare visit from Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia last week. He appeared by invitation of the Federalist Society, a national organization that is “committed to the principles that the state exists to preserve freedom, that the separation of governmental powers is central to our Constitution, and that it is emphatically the province and duty of the judiciary to say what the law is, not what it should be.”

Kokanee are running
September 25, 2019 12:45 p.m.

Kokanee are running

One of the most highly anticipated fishing ventures for anglers in Northwest Montana is the run of the kokanee. This is the time of the year when the waters of a few streams and rivers turn red with the flashing of piscine tails and bodies.

Simple Simon's Pizza more than just a slice
September 7, 2017 1:44 p.m.

Simple Simon's Pizza more than just a slice

County residents who love to indulge in a slice of pizza would remember just a few weeks ago that Simple Simon’s restaurants in Plains and Thompson Falls were taking donations ahead of the school start.

'Hamlet' visits the next generation of Shakespeareans in Alberton
November 23, 2016 4 a.m.

'Hamlet' visits the next generation of Shakespeareans in Alberton

To be, or not to be, that is the question,” actor Ty Fanning said in Act 3 of Shakespeare’s play “Hamlet” during a performance at the Alberton School on Wednesday, Nov. 16.

Four-day journey focuses on unresolved hit-and-run deaths
June 28, 2023 midnight

Four-day journey focuses on unresolved hit-and-run deaths

“Mika Matters,” “Justice for Mena,” “Missing and Murdered Indigenous People,” and “Justice 4 Aiden” signs waved above a group walking from Polson Super 1 to the Lake County Courthouse lawn Friday afternoon – the last stop on a four-day journey that began in Arlee.

September 30, 2009 midnight

Letters to the Editor, September 30

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