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Electric bikes gaining popularity
Electric bikes, or e-bikes, are seemingly becoming the companion of the future for recreationists. Though the technology has been around for a while,...
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JUDY RIPKA, Thompson Falls - “Totally a dog person! I was born and raised with dogs; my whole life has been dogs! They call me the dog mom!...
Project ASCENT prepares for 2022 camp season
Project ASCENT is opening camper sign-ups April 1 for statewide application. The nonprofit has been providing free summer camps to Montana youths...
Paradise sewer accepts agreement amid dispute
The Paradise sewer board voted on Monday to proceed with the newest version of a memorandum of...
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Beau Mccormick, Thompson Falls - “My best prank is putting a video on YouTube of a screen breaking paused on the new TV and letting my parents walk...
Agents donate funds to local organizations
Since 1993 Clearwater Montana Properties say they have been working to build their communities, and...
Preparing early for ice fishing
One thing I have not done a lot of is ice fishing. As the year warms up, I find myself wanting to learn more about how to be successful next year....
New restaurant opens in Thompson Falls
A new restaurant in Thompson Falls has big plans for the summer. Heather Thompson recently opened...
Question of the Week
ALEXANDER HORODYSKI, Plains - “Cleaning up camp sites because of the sewage and all the plastics they leave out.” KENDYL ELIAS, Roseburg, Oregon...
Defendant pleads not guilty
A Dixon woman was released on her own recognizance during 20th District Judicial Court on Tuesday. Chazara Swaney pleaded not guilty to felony...
Group bonds over button collections
A local button club has formed following a surge of interest in buttons after a display was set up...
Council discusses fiber optic project
The Thompson Falls City Council met last week for a public hearing to discuss city zoning related to marijuana sales. The city passed Ordinance 350, w...
Question of the Week
JEFF SHUTTLE, Thompson Falls - “No, because no matter what it costs, it’s immaterial. I’m going to do what I want to do anyway. It’s just...
Agencies discuss fire suppression
Representatives from several area agencies met with Sanders County Commissioners last week to discuss the process and procedures of fire suppression....
Karate kids enjoy local classes
Of the many benefits that come from an active lifestyle, Blue Heron Karate Sensei Jason Williams...
Elks reintroduce youth program
Clark Fork Valley Elks is set to be the first lodge in the state to reintroduce the Antlers program. A youth community service program, the Antlers...
Trout Creek School starts archery program
In an effort to expand their extracurricular activities, Trout Creek School has started a community...
Defendant changes plea in drug case
Jimmy McCracken changed his plea to guilty in the 20th Judicial District Court on Tuesday. He was facing the felony charge of criminal possession of...
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JESSICA NELSON, Plains - “My grandmother because she just makes the family complete. Always happy, always has her hair and makeup done, raised a...
Students detail love of country in essay contest
"You need to care about your country because it is a free country," said Noxon sixth grader Jasmin R...
Noxon Schools eases restrictions
Two years after the COVID-19 pandemic, Noxon Schools are further loosening their restrictions. As part of the Noxon School District Safe Return to...
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SEAN ADAMS, Thompson Falls - “I don’t have a favorite president. I believe all the presidents have had their good points and their bad points...
TF to use funds for street paving
The City Council of Thompson Falls met earlier this month to appoint and accept a new fire department chief. Nate Saint stepped up to the task,...
Woods Journal
While living in Montana, many who travel into the outdoors are often concerned with what they may need to know to survive in the woods. Often the edib...
Question of the Week
RUTH CRABTREE, Plains - “I do. It doesn’t happen to everybody, but I think most people get it even though it might not be the first time. I...
