New principal takes office in St. Regis Schools

A new, yet old face has been selected to fill the role of St. Regis principal. Tammy Demien officially began her role as principal of the St. Regis School District this week, replacing Ed Huenemann, and while her face may be new to some, she is certainly not a stranger to the school district.

Food for thought: emathy-is it important and should parents be teaching it?

Empathy is being aware of and showing concern for another person’s situation or feelings.  Empathy and concern for other people allow us to appreciate what we have and how we can help others. Not being empathetic can lead to people doing what they like regardless of how it affects others and this can lead to petty and major crimes against others.  Children who show no feelings of empathy are often found bullying or habitually teasing other children.

Committee plans to save pool again

Members of city council and community business owners met with the Committee for Safe Swimming on Friday, Jan. 7 to discuss plans for saving the Plains swimming pool from being closed this summer. The pool is facing problems as its filtration system is in need of replacement and could potentially fail, leaving water quality at a level unsafe for swimming.

Town hall food fight

Plains residents discuss Chinese lunch vendors

There was standing room only at the Plains town council meeting on Monday evening as locals gathered to discuss the Chinese food vendor that stops in Plains every Friday.

Superior's Pillow Posse delivers the goods

Joanie ‘Sparky’ Merriman has been a crafty gal most of her life.

Locals welcome return of West End yard sale

Since the mask mandate ended and social distancing was removed, a pattern has emerged.

Gentleman, start your peddlin'

It may not be as well known as the Daytona Speedway and it may not carry as much prestige as the Brickyard in Indianapolis, but after five years, a 50-foot stretch of dirt in St. Regis is starting to be talked about in racing circles.

Mountain Cats join Kick Butts Day

A group of Alberton students, spearheaded by two sixth-graders, has led to the formation of the Tobacco-Free Mountain Cats.

Thankful for support

As the newspaper said, Jake was sentenced to one year and one day, $10,000 restitution, and three years supervised probation.

Quick response keeps fire damage minimal

As the last of the crowd was headed out the gate of the Sanders County Fair on Aug. 31, local fire crews were rushing in to the 4-H pavilion where a fire had broken out.

Disconnect in reporting of fire costs

I am struck at the disconnect in reporting of the “cost of the fires” to Montana and the Feds - let alone other states... The only reports are of what it costs to fight and/or contain them until nature can help.

Health care workers of tomorrow visit MCH

SUPERIOR – The potential next generation of health care workers took a tour of the Mineral Community Hospital last week to see what they may be in for if they decide to pursue a career in a growing field that needs qualified employees.

Anthony Parkin wins state title at tournament in Billings

The Superior Bobcat wrestling team went into the state tournament in Billings over the weekend and according to Head Coach Charlie Crabb they continued to do what they have done all year long – showed up, kicked butt and worked hard.

St. Regis Community Center goes 'green'

The St. Regis Community Center is going “green” in a manner that could soon benefit all residents of the town of approximately 400 people.

'You never know what you will find at a yard sale' - here's proof

Most people, when they walk through a yard sale and see the old paintings sitting off to the side they wouldn’t think twice, but one young man, who wouldn’t give his name, acted differently.

Chicken talk on the menu

Plains residents will have the chance to give public opinion on chicken issue

Chickens found their way back onto the town council agenda last Tuesday night, and now the town council is looking to know what the public thinks about allowing chickens inside city limits.

Alberton used first meet to find starting point for rest of season

With only having close to four days outside in the past two weeks, the Alberton track team headed to Missoula on March 31st for the Jim Johnson Invitational at the Dornblaser Field.

Horsemen get a win over Eureka Lions at home

PLAINS - The Horsmen basketball team has proven itself to be a scrapper squad with the win and almost-win this past weekend, and more tough games are coming their way.

Railroad Day coming to Alberton

ALBERTON - The event known as Railroad Day is set to kick off in Alberton this weekend and not only will the community be celebrating its rich, railroad heritage, it will also be celebrating the 30th anniversary of the occasion.

House raided to rescue dogs

A house and barn were raided Sunday afternoon to rescue 30 dogs that were left in dilapidated and unsanitary conditions southeast of Plains. Details are scarce, but what is known is the resident of the home left this past Saturday with one dog and has disappeared. Volunteers and workers from TRACS Shelter along with two police officers entered the house with leashes, cable rods and food to clear the animals from the premises. Puppies as young as two weeks were taken from the home, along with dogs of varying ages. The dogs were loaded into crates to be taken to TRACS Shelter in Thompson Falls, where they will be vaccinated, cleaned and treated for any other ailments. Eventually, some of the dogs will go to foster homes and will be put up for adoption.