Food for Thought: Stress & aging

Scientists have identified the first direct link between stress and aging, a finding that could explain why intense, long-term emotional strain can make people sick and grow old before their time.

Sanders County election results

In Plains, Mayor Dan Rowan’s 193 votes more than doubled Michael Brinson’s 90.

Wrestling teams descend on Superior as school hosts first divisional tourney in 18 years

By KATHLEEN WOODFORD

Noxon's VanVleet headed to Montana Tech

Some folks are just meant to do some things. It may well be a segment of DNA or some kind of Divine intervention, but for some people, certain things are natural and easy.

Lady Lions roar over Hawks volleyball

It was a long-delayed battle for the top spot in Western 7B volleyball.

Ends don't justify means

By Speaker of the House Austin Knudsen

Letter to the Editor: School in serious need

As Superior’s newest superintendent, it is extremely important to me that this community understand that our schools are your schools. As such, I believe it is vital that we are transparent in the way we address District concerns and share information. To that end, I am writing to inform you of a serious situation that we are dealing with as the end of the year approaches. This past Wednesday evening at a Special Board Meeting, the Superior Schools trustees were presented with a bond levy proposal. The original proposal came about because the District received a $23,500 planning grant from the Montana Department of Commerce. The purpose of this grant was to perform an energy audit that would consider the long-term financial benefits of replacing the LP gas and fuel oil heating systems located in our three schools. McKinstry, the company that provided the initial assessment, found that the cost savings of an improved heat plant with other cost saving measures (like replacing windows, lights and control systems), would generate savings enough to pay for nearly 75 percent of the cost over the next twenty years, reimbursing nearly $1.3 million of the $1.8 million price tag.

Early risers catch glimpse of meteor over Montana

Early risers Thursday morning may have caught a glimpse of a spectacular fireball seen from Missoula to north of Calgary at 6:26 a.m.

Firefighters battle several lightning-caused blazes in Western Montana

U.S. Forest Service firefighters worked with local crews on the Lolo while Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal personnel continued to actively battle several fires after last Wednesday’s thunderstorms.

What to know about summer swimmer's itch

Here in Montana, itchy skin has always been an unavoidable consequence when enjoying the great outdoors. From peeling sunburns to mosquito bites, many of the inflamed epidermal threats we experience are widely known and well understood by local residents and out-of-state visitors alike.

Brubaker ready for National Warrior Contest

Matt Unrau

Savage Heat athletes advance to divisional meet

POLSON – The Hot Springs Savage Heat competed at the District 14C meet, getting some impressive performances from the athletes on the track and field team.

Elliott against timber

To the Editor:

Gianforte visits Superior group to discuss local issues

The Mineral County Republican Central Committee hosted a meet-and-greet for Greg Gianforte last Friday, May 5 at the Mineral County Fair Grounds. He is running for the vacant seat in congress against oppenent Rob Quist and addressed many issues facing voters today including management of the national forests, healthcare, vets and the economy.

Pets that giggle! Do you have some too

I came into the house this morning after spending an hour feeding, watering and exercising ten of our twenty-four dogs. My son exercises the other fifteen. It was down right miserable. Cold, windy and rainy.

Letters to the Editor - April 24, 2013

COLUMN: Football bowl season

My cup bowl-eth over. It’s too much. It’s out of control. It’s football gone crazy.

Superior woman starts home floral business

This peaceful outdoor space chock full of an incredible palette of flowers provided VanRimsun with the means of starting her very own small scale floral business this year.

Plains Elementary School hosts concert

The Plains School gymnasium was filled to capacity recently as the Elementary School hosted its “Having Fun with Music Elementary Spring Concert.”

Noxon-Thompson Falls co-op baseball home opener

This was a scene worthy of an advertisement for America.