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Southwestern Montana boasts high peaks and scenic views
Defining a region like southwest Montana is subjective.
Two Bit Franks to visit Libby
Featuring some of the finest bluegrass music in Montana, Two Bit Franks is returning to the Libby at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Memorial Events Center. The show will feature original music, classic bluegrass and some g…
Mill levy passes for area senior centers
By an overwhelming margin the voters of Lincoln County approved a mill levy increase of 1.25 mills to help fund the three senior centers operated by the Lincoln County Council on Aging. The final tally was 4,519 in…
Federal agency sides with pharmacists
Health Center receives $200K grant
A $200,000 grant from the U.S. Health and Human Services will eventually lead to the addition of six employees at the Northwest Community Health Center. Executive Director Maria Clemons said she plans to hire a med…
Libby Senior Center menu for October
The following is the October menu that will be offered at the Libby Senior Center, 206 E. 2nd St. Dinners are served at 5:00 p.m. – Tuesdays and Fridays. Lunches are served 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Wednesdays.
Senior center meal plan announced for September
Dinners are served at 5 p.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays. Lunches are served between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Wednesdays.
Medical study tests autoimmunity in Libby area
Results from a medical study looking at autoimmunity issues in Libby in connection with asbestos show there is a small group dealing with very severe and progressive lung illness – a sub-group of up to 15 people at…
Eight vie for commissioner role
A varied list of applicants to replace Lincoln County Commissioner Ron Downey next month includes State Rep. Jerry Bennett.
ER physician joins Cabinet Peaks Medical Center
It was kindergarten when Kathryn Cockerham wanted to become a nurse. She never quite knew why, but regardless of the reason, she’s still going strong on her childhood dream.
Medical students learn in Libby
Caroline Pihl first learned of Libby six years ago while working on a public health project with former Sen. Max Baucus.
LVFD firefighters raise $1,800
Libby Volunteer Fire Department members Scott Beagle and Ryan Andreessen raised more than $1,800 for their efforts climbing a skyscraper in full firefighter ga…
EPA to change removal criteria
Bolstered by the completed release of background soil studies, the Environmental Protection Agency has formalized a decision process for the removal of contaminated soils in Libby.
Burke leaves Port Authority, becomes CFO at Cabinet Peaks
The Lincoln County Port Authority is without an executive director for the second time in four months, as Brigid Burke has left the position to become the chie…
Cabinet Peaks offers free presurgery consultations
Persons undergoing surgery at Cabinet Peaks Medical Center now have the ability to have free pre-surgery consultations with with licensed physical therapists.
Cabinet Peaks Ladies Auxiliary hosts gift shop grand opening on Friday
The Cabinet Peaks Ladies Auxiliary is sponsoring a grand opening this Friday, Valentine's Day, at the new medical center's gift shop.