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Medicare Advantage Plans are once again available for both Toole, & Glacier Counties, from Humana & AARP. There will be short presentations tomorrow (Thurs) over at the Cut Bank Civic Center. The presentations are scheduled for 10:15, 2:15, & 5:15, with a good opportunity to ask questions & learn more on Medicare Advantage Plans......

According to NASA, "Salinity's the saltiness, or dissolved salt content, of a body of water. Salinity varies due to evaporation & precipitation over the ocean as well as river runoff & ice melt. It's a major factor in contributing to changes in density of seawater & therefore ocean circulation." WOW! That...

Apparently, there's one that can. It's in the book I'll have up for grabs tomorrow (Sat) morning at 7:30, on Puff Man Sports Trivia. Be the 1st caller in with the correct answer to my sports trivia question, & WIN the delightful book, "The Fire Truck That Could Fly," written by Patricia Osborn, & illustrated by Eric Castleman. When a...

The Pondera Arts Council is inviting one & all for a very "special showing" of the Montana PBS documentary, Higgins Ridge, at the beautiful Orpheum Theatre in Conrad. Showtime's at 7 o'clock SHARP tomorrow (Tues) evening, & it'll be FREE admission for all. But wa...

The Conrad Area Chamber of Commerce & the Pondera Regional Port Authority's hosting a 2 Day Seminar, Business Building Boot Camp. "Camp's" next Tuesday, & Wednesday, the 17th, & 18th, & will feature international speaker, author & business strategist, Barbara Wold. Ms.Wold's a highly...

Shortage of blood supplies across the country, has been called an "Urgent Problem" by the American Red Cross. In fact, the recent climate-driven disasters have further strained the blood supply, & the experts are forecasting an intense fall disaster season that could further impact the problem. Do...

You're in luck tonight (Mon) in Chester! Their Awana Club kick's off at 6. Awana, is a Bible-based Christ-centered program for children. Their goal is to teach & reach boys & girls with the Gospel, & train train them to serve. In addition to Biblical principles, there'll be games, activities, songs, uniforms, badges & awards too at Our Savior's Lutheran in Chester....

I'll have the beautiful "coffee table" book, "An Authentic Montana Voice: The Architecture and Art of Phil Korell," up for grabs tomorrow (Sat) morning at 7:30, on Puff Man Sports Trivia. Published by the University of Montana Press, & breathtakingly written by the Flathead Valley's Dr. Ma...

A "Medicaid Unwinding" session's scheduled for next Tuesday, the 3rd, at the Cut Bank Civic Center. Hours will be from 10 until 6. Don't worry about a thing...there'll be FREE "in-person" help available.

When Mr. Johnson's Flathead Indian wife & child were killed by Crow Indians while he was away hunting & trapping, & swore to avenge their deaths. He became a man of revenge, killing hundreds & earning his nickname because he was said to cut out & eat his victims' liver! Tomorrow (Sat) mor...

Californians moving to Montana isn't anything new. In fact, it has been happening for years. That doesn't mean Montanans have accepted it though. It's still something that gets under the skin of longtime residents. While Californians aren't the only ones moving to Montana, they certainly seem to get blamed for "ruining Montana" more often than not. ...

At Apple's highly anticipated "Wonderlust" event, the tech giant unveiled a plethora of exciting new features and announcements that left tech enthusiasts and casual fans alike buzzing with excitement.