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Sanders County showdown
September 18, 2008 midnight

Sanders County showdown

Thompson Falls and Plains squared off in a county-side civil war on Plains’ home court on Thursday night. The Blue Hawks walked away with the shut-out, winning 3-0.

Meet the teachers
September 18, 2008 midnight

Meet the teachers

Wildhorse Plains Elementary School welcomed two new teachers for this school year and both are really excited to be working in Plains.

Crossing guards toe the line
September 10, 2008 midnight

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.

Bluehawks beat Falcons 13-6
September 10, 2008 midnight

Bluehawks beat Falcons 13-6

The Thompson Falls Blue Hawks started this year’s season off right with a 13-6 win against the Florence Falcons last Friday night.

September 10, 2008 midnight

An open invitation to other candidates for a debate

We’Äôve all participated in candidate forums and know their importance in legislative races, but because of the large number of candidates and the limited time, forums really don’Äôt offer enough time for candidate to fully express their views and positions on issues important to them.

Fair breaks records…again
September 4, 2008 midnight

Fair breaks records…again

An estimated 50,000 people came to the Sanders County Fair over the past week, a record number and up almost 15,000 from last year, according to Fair Manager Mike Hashisaki.

St. Regis Tigers aim for success
August 27, 2008 midnight

St. Regis Tigers aim for success

The St. Regis Lady Tigers have spent the past week sharpening their claws and getting ready for the coming season.

Alberton starts four-day week
August 27, 2008 midnight

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.

Sanders County Fair draws 3,000 entries
August 27, 2008 midnight

Sanders County Fair draws 3,000 entries

The 97th Annual Sanders County Fair began on Monday after months of preparation.

Superior 'cats get ready for rumbling
August 27, 2008 midnight

Superior 'cats get ready for rumbling

The Superior Bobcats Football Team is gearing up for another strong season and their head coach can hardly stop saying positive things about them.

Horsemen help Chippy Creek
August 20, 2008 midnight

Horsemen help Chippy Creek

Jason Shueh

Fighting for life
August 13, 2008 midnight

Fighting for life

ain crashed, lightening flashed and thunder boomed, but not even the loudest of thunderstorms could extinguish the flame of hope in the heart of Superior's Relay for Life Teams Friday night.

Over the edge and 30 feet down
August 13, 2008 midnight

Over the edge and 30 feet down

There are a lot of questions that go through your mind when you are paddling the last three feet toward the edge of a 30-foot waterfall in an 8-foot, 6-inch-long kayak.

Hope in the darkness
August 8, 2008 midnight

Hope in the darkness

Under the glow of the Plains High School field lights, a crowd of 250 people sat looking upward late last Saturday night. Unlike most large gatherings, this was a scene without chatter and without fidgeting. Everyone was listening.

Mental health clinic offers family support programs
August 8, 2008 midnight

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.

Room with a view
August 8, 2008 midnight

Room with a view

Solitude.

July 30, 2008 midnight

Piranhas send 7 to state

The Plains Piranhas had quite a showing at the Divisional Swim Meet in Conrad this past weekend. The team took nine swimmers to divisionals and seven were able to qualify for the State Swim Meet in Fort Benton this weekend. On top of that the team placed third out of 11 teams.

July 30, 2008 midnight

Don't 'pander' to NRA

The proposal of several U.S. Senators to allow transporting of firearms in National Parks is political pandering to the NRA. Common sense citizens should voice their objections to these changes to the National Park Service (NPS) before the August 5 deadline. Send Senators Tester and Baucus a copy.

July 30, 2008 midnight

Veterans deserve quality transportation

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