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April 3, 2013 11:02 a.m.

Rural Fire Department puts Plains under a torch

PLAINS – The temperature of the radiant heat raged 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit as the Plains-Paradise Rural Fire Department set properties around town up in flames.

February 19, 2011 8:15 a.m.

Keeping in touch

We completed our 35th legislative day on Saturday, February 12, 2011.  The transmittal deadline for non-revenue bills to pass between the House and the Senate is Thursday, February 24th.  Bills which have no revenues attached to them must be passed out of committee by Friday, February 18th so that they may heard on the floor of  the House in order to be voted on by the House and complete the process in the lower chamber.  Then the bills which pass 2nd and 3rd readings advance to the Senate for another thorough vetting.  The bills which successfully complete the process in the Senate are then transmitted to the Governor’s office to be signed into law. 

Bombers blast past Tigers
December 19, 2007 midnight

Bombers blast past Tigers

They're called the Paradise Bombers boys junior high basketball team, but because of low numbers at the school, the team has athletes from fourth grade to seventh and both boys and girls play on the team this year, said coach Mark French. Yet, it was a St. Regis player who took a shot at the wrong basket, although it didn't go in. "We're definitely the underdogs this year," said French, who's in his third year with the Bombers.

November 26, 2010 11:33 a.m.

Local quilters make a difference

Christmas is right around the corner, and that means one thing: children all across Sanders County are getting their lists ready for Santa. Unfortunately, some of them, naughty or nice, won’t be getting a stocking this year.

January 16, 2008 midnight

Rich man, poor man

I have never been poorer in my life than on Dec. 8, 1983.

May 11, 2022 midnight

McFadgen, Chapman elected to Paradise sewer board

As the dust from Tuesday’s Sanders County Special District Elections settles, supporters of the Paradise anti-sewer group can most likely take heart.

Trotters gear up for State Tournament
March 11, 2015 3:50 p.m.

Trotters gear up for State Tournament

PLAINS – With many athletes across the county preparing for the spring athletics season, the members of the Plains Trotters basketball team are still on the court, prepping for this week’s state tournament in Great Falls.

Victorian-style bed & breakfast opens in Plains
September 16, 2020 midnight

Victorian-style bed & breakfast opens in Plains

Amid the proliferation of bed and breakfast establishments sweeping the nation, it would be hard to find one more intriguing than the J&J Bed & Breakfast now open for business in Plains.

September 7, 2017 1:52 p.m.

Thank you, firefighters

On Sunday, July 14, 2017, lightening struck and the Sunrise Fire took off down the mountain and then continued to burn throughout several drainages (including Sunrise, Verde Creek, Quartz Creek, and finally into the Trout Creek area), forcing many families to evacuate their homes.

January 31, 2024 midnight

COLUMN: Playoff time has arrived

Light the lamps, ring the bells, buy some extra Velcro or duct tape, whichever you prefer to keep you in your seat. Playoff time takes flight this weekend!

Women in Timber Parent's Gift day suffers low attendance
December 14, 2016 1:48 p.m.

Women in Timber Parent's Gift day suffers low attendance

The Clark Fork Valley Montana Women in Timber group held their annual Parent’s Gift Table at the Superior fire house on Saturday, Dec. 10. Unfortunately, they had one of the smallest turn-outs in recent memory.

Superior firefighters respond when shed burned incautiously
May 10, 2017 10:31 a.m.

Superior firefighters respond when shed burned incautiously

Mineral Independent

Owners of former paper mill sued for $1.2 million in taxes
July 26, 2017 12:43 p.m.

Owners of former paper mill sued for $1.2 million in taxes

After three years of non-payment for property taxes, Missoula County is suing the owners of the former Smurfit-Stone mill in Frenchtown, located just east of Alberton.

Lower Lynch Creek accident
January 16, 2013 8:35 a.m.

Lower Lynch Creek accident

Authorities including the Sanders County Sheriff's Office and Plains-Paradise Rural Fire District investigate the scene of a two-vehicle, non-injury crash at Lower Lynch Creek Road and Pilgeram Road. A Chevy pickup truck collided with a SUV. Reports indicated that the crash was due to the thick snow and icy road conditions.

Thompson Falls holds off Plains, 2-1, in Western B-C playoffs
May 26, 2021 midnight

Thompson Falls holds off Plains, 2-1, in Western B-C playoffs

The Thompson Falls Lady Hawks softball team extended its season last Tuesday with a 2-1 win over county rival Plains.

Thompson Falls tops Plains in Western B volleyball rematch
November 8, 2023 midnight

Thompson Falls tops Plains in Western B volleyball rematch

The meeting between Plains and Thompson Falls in the Western B Divisional volleyball tournament was actually their fourth meeting of the season, with T Falls ahead 2-1 in games played prior to that.

Lolo Forest rescinds Stage 2 fire rules
August 14, 2024 midnight

Lolo Forest rescinds Stage 2 fire rules

Recent storms have brought much-needed rainfall to the Lolo National Forest, prompting officials to rescind Stage 2 fire restrictions last week.

Committee kicks off fundraising
January 19, 2011 1:47 p.m.

Committee kicks off fundraising

Music lovers filled the Elks Lodge in Thompson Falls for a fundraiser kickoff held by the Thompson Falls Beautification Committee. Attendees got the chance to enjoy chili and all the fixings, as well as live music by local musicians High Strung with guitarist Nat Burgess. After everyone finished eating, dessert came in the way of a bake sale, with pies, cakes and other sweets being auctioned off.

July 15, 2020 3:31 p.m.

Fire danger is low now, but expected to rise in August

The Superior Ranger District saw a cooler and wetter than average late spring and early summer. This has led to a current decrease in fire danger; however, Western Montana expects to see an increased fire potential for August and September.

An update from Rep. Ingraham
June 26, 2013 11:35 a.m.

An update from Rep. Ingraham

June 14th, Flag Day, a day specifically designated for celebrating the American Flag, has passed and July 4th, a day celebrating our Independence, is just around the corner, so it may be time to reflect on our American Flag and the time honored tradition and way of doing things that has deep meaning for America the Beautiful.