Local athlete named All-State First Baseman

PLAINS – After dedicating his entire summer to baseball – living and breathing the sport, a local Plains athlete now has the title to show that his hard work paid off.

St. Regis schools address changing social media risks

Nerd gods knowingly selling an addictive product. Two billion social media users worldwide being “programmed” by tech companies and they don’t even realize it.

Hawks take 6th place at Superior Invitational

Of the 17 Thompson Falls Bluehawks at the Superior Invitational Wrestling Tournament Saturday, only one went undefeated.

Lady Bobcats finish strong at divisionals

Volleyball divisionals flew into Superior last week and the competition heated up on the courts from Thursday through Friday. The home team played against Eureka on Thursday. Fans packed the gym decked out in red, white and blue. The team’s teddy bear even had a seat in the front row.

Slow start for Superior

Low turnout continues at candidate forum

Plains High School gym was once again filled with empty seats for another candidate forum on Saturday, which was meant to give the public an opportunity to question the candidates running for county positions.

Reading day brings out book worms

Nick Ianniello

Coping choices- Signs of discontent

Dear Choices:  How can I be more productive?  I get frustrated every night when I feel I have been overwhelmed with things to do, but never seem to accomplish what I set out to do……Life is hard

From the fire hall…

I would like to take this time to provide the Town of Plains with a report of the past years activity of the Plains Volunteer Fire Department. During 2009 we have been successful in maintaining our membership, upgrading and/or replacing outdated equipment, restructuring our primary mission, completing two successful fund raising events, initiating plans for a new fire hall and training our members to basic as well as advanced qualifications; all the while providing fire protection and emergency service to the community.

Obituaries for September 16

Linda Sue Andrews, 56, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister, Linda Sue Andrews, 56, passed away on September 2, 2009.

Cub scouts learn about police

Most people will never learn two languages in their lifetime, but the cub scouts found out last Tuesday that Max Flo Jo, Deputy James Balenger’s canine companion knows two: English and Spanish.

Lady Cats celebrate their season

After a journey that took them to the divisional tournament, Superior girls basketball coach Jeff Schultz said that overall, he felt they came away with a successful season.

Local agency now state approved

Choices for Change Counseling (Nancy M. Smith) has been certified as a State Approved Agency by DPHHS, Addictive and Mental Disorders Division. Choices has also been designated by the Mineral County Commissioners to receive 100 % of the Mineral County earmarked alcohol tax monies for the provision of chemical dependency treatment and prevention services in accordance with MCA 53-24-206.

First annual juried craft show draws a crowd

Local greenhouse already sprouting veggies and flowers

If you have been waiting to start your plants indoors, you are almost behind schedule as Milton Pearce started planting about two weeks ago.

Trotters looking for first softball win

Navigating the early season waters of the Western B-C Montana high school fastpitch softball conference can be a treacherous endeavor, especially for young teams.

St. Regis cancer survivor connects with church members through sign language

When you first encounter St. Regis resident Jack Robertson, you would never know he suffers from a speech disability.

Jonkel shares insights into mountain lions

But with everything huntable now, mountain lion sightings will become more prevalent.

Kvelve's Comments: Another wacky week in life of Kvelve

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A life well lived despite hard work and hard times

By the time Grace Larson was 25, she had five children, had been divorced twice...