Montana Viewpoint: The story of Tom Lane

Every once in a while we meet people that come into our lives for a short moment, and as short as it might be, they leave a very long impression.

Nine Mile Community hosts apple cider festival

It’s a festive party that marks the definite arrival of fall by making apples the center of attention.

Uncovering the mystery of Pete Redcrow's spring

Just west of the Corona Divide on Corona Road, or U.S. Forest Service Trail 1025, one will see an official sign that reads: REDCROW SPG. IN MEMORY OF PETE REDCROW.

COLUMN: Baseball memory

One of the great things about sports is the memories they can create.

COLUMN: Monkey bars

It started early for me. I’ve always been a scavenger of one sort or another.

People need burn permits starting May 1

Homeowners can still burn yard debris and logging slash, but a permit is now required for burning anywhere in Sanders County.

Local students get taste for aerospace science in MSU project

In a project that could help the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) integrate drones into the national airspace, Montana State University professor Doug Cairns and a team that includes two high school students simulate drone-aircraft collisions using a giant slingshot.

Farmers markets yield big community reward

he farmers markets in Alberton and Superior are small, but they carry a big message about promoting healthy communities.

Tester discusses infrastructure during recent stop in Superior

While eating breakfast at a hotel last week in Kalispell, Montana U.S. Sen. Jon Tester looked up from his bowl of cereal and saw one of his ads on the lobby TV.

4-H exhibitors turn out in droves for fair

Seven clubs and more than 100 young people exhibiting their animals, projects and all in-between turned out at the recent fair.

Senator's message

By Senator Jennifer Fielder, R-Thompson Falls

More details emerge on homeless veteran

School garden grows strong

DIXON — Teeming with greenery and kids bearing armfuls of fresh vegetables, the garden outside of Dixon Elementary School has yielded far more than simply a strong harvest in its inaugural growing season. Besides produce, the plot of land has also proved to be fertile ground for hands-on instruction on gardening and broader lessons about the importance of good nutrition and eating locally-grown food.

Theatre performances coming to Mineral County

Two performances are coming to Mineral County this week. On Thursday, August 19, behind the high school, Julius Caesar will be performed as part of Montana's Shakespeare in the Parks 38th Season. Then, on August 21, in the St. Regis Community Park, get ready for some Adventures on the Western Stage. Both performances are scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. and are free to audiences.

4-H breeding project raises love

Knitter makes good on special request

Some puzzles require a bit of unraveling. That was the case when tracking down a young lad who had requested a special-colored hat during a Halloween giveaway in October

Deputy Balenger incident files released

After a nine-month paid leave that began on Oct. 3, during which $44,849.54 in public funds were used to pay for the salary of Mineral County Deputy Jim Balenger as well as insurance, taxes and other costs and Montana Department of Criminal Investigations Agent Kevin McCarvel conducted an investigation at the request of County Attorney Marcia Boris, Dept. Balenger returned to active duty.

Superior gets into the spirit of Christmas

When the crowd started gathering, there was maybe an inch of snow which turned to light rain for the Christmas tree lighting that took place in Superior on Saturday night.

St. Regis School plans to resume in-class training

On June 21, the St. Regis School Board voted to bring children back to in-classroom instruction at the start of the 2020-2021 school year.

Grant awarded to hospital and schools

Mineral Community Hospital (MCH) announced today that they received an award of a $175,000 grant from the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) towards a planned woody biomass system.