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February 1, 2023 midnight

COLUMN: The shot clock rule

We live in a TV-dominated few seconds of sound bites...for better or for worse.

Montana Aussie adventures with Erin-Jay
August 24, 2017 11:01 a.m.

Montana Aussie adventures with Erin-Jay

The count down is on … to the Fair and also for the start of the School year.

Fair Commission meets at fairgrounds
April 24, 2015 5:28 p.m.

Fair Commission meets at fairgrounds

PLAINS – The Sanders County Fair Commission came together for their April meeting last week at the Sanders County Fairgrounds Pavilion in Plains.

Rendezcousing with the past
May 29, 2013 11:23 a.m.

Rendezcousing with the past

A rugged group of individuals with a thirst for adventure and fortune made their way west after the Lewis and Clark Expedition – after some time in the wilderness they would rendezvous in places like St. Louis to trade fur and goods as well as engage in friendly competition. Stories of daring and close escapes from Indians were swapped around a campfire by people like John Colter, who ran hundreds of miles in nothing but his Birthday suit to get safely back to civilization.

October 16, 2013 11:50 a.m.

Federal Foolishness - An update from Senator Fielder

“We were ordered to make life as difficult for people as we can” a National Park Service employee told the media.

Battle over Cyr Road closure continues
January 30, 2019 2:05 p.m.

Battle over Cyr Road closure continues

Diane Magone has continued to pound the drum at a steady pace regarding the nearly 6-year-old closure of the Cyr Iron Mountain Road. During the January Mineral County Resource Coalition meeting, she once again was on the agenda to keep the coalition members up to date on what is happening with its public access.

Residents protest on Roe anniversary
January 26, 2011 1:14 p.m.

Residents protest on Roe anniversary

Dozens of protestors gathered in front of the Sanders County Courthouse on Saturday, commemorating the 38th anniversary of the controversial 1973 Roe v. Wade decision, which effectively legalized abortion nationwide.

May 27, 2010 12:19 p.m.

Drug court honors special month

For Teresa Simkins, the choice to enter Mineral County's drug court program was a needed step that allowed her to change her life for the better.

February 3, 2021 midnight

Excessive cost stop St. Regis recycling program

St. Regis residents were disappointed and a little perplexed last week when they discovered that the towns recycling bin...

West End community establishes neighborhood watch
March 3, 2021 midnight

West End community establishes neighborhood watch

The West End Neighborhood Watch held its third organizational...

October 25, 2023 midnight

COLUMN: Class and decency on display

If you didn’t pick up a program/flyer when you walked into the football field area at Noxon High School Thursday, you may have been really confused.

Feds: $401M will add high-speed internet to rural U.S.
August 3, 2022 midnight

Feds: $401M will add high-speed internet to rural U.S.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The federal government is pledging $401 million in grants and loans to expand the reach and improve the speed of internet for rural residents, tribes and businesses in remote parts of 11 states from Alaska to Arkansas.

May 4, 2022 midnight

Canada lynx protections deal sealed by US, environmentalists

U.S. wildlife officials have agreed to craft a new habitat plan for the snow-loving Canada lynx that could include more land in Colorado and other western states where the rare animals would be protected, according to a legal agreement made public Tuesday.

March 2, 2022 midnight

Hiawatha rail line to be part of federal study

Officials are confident that the long-defunct Amtrak line that once snaked through Montana’s southern tier en route to the West Coast will be part of a forthcoming federal study into discontinued intercity passenger rail lines — an important step in the mission to restore Amtrak service between the state’s most populous cities.

Superior measures up at Bitterroot track meet
March 29, 2023 midnight

Superior measures up at Bitterroot track meet

It was the first meet of the season, one which survived the threat of incoming snow and cold temperatures.

Rep. Loge recaps first half of session
March 15, 2023 midnight

Rep. Loge recaps first half of session

The Montana State Legislature has 150 seats — 50 for the Senate and 100 for House.

December 26, 2007 midnight

Time for change

I read the letter to the editor submitted by Gladys Doney to this paper a couple of weeks ago and I also met Gladys in town while shopping and we talked about this.

Flying for flapjacks
June 26, 2008 midnight

Flying for flapjacks

Dozens of pilots from across the region touched down on the Plains Penn Stohr Field’s tarmac in search of some free pancakes Saturday.

October 24, 2018 7:12 p.m.

Many seek out information at Women's Health Fair in Plains

The Clark Fork Valley Hospital 2018 Women’s Health Fair once again returned for women from around the county to provide information to gain a full and healthy lifestyle.

Kinney named Western Montana superintendent of year
May 23, 2017 10:02 a.m.

Kinney named Western Montana superintendent of year

Superior School Superintendent Scott Kinney has been named the Western Montana Superintendent of the Year and the school held an assembly Wednesday afternoon to present the award to Kinney.