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FEBRUARY 12, 2014 | VOL. 8 NO. 7 | FREE
The
BAUCUS
ERA
In a career spanning nearly
40 years, Max Baucus
became one of the most
inluential lawmakers on
Capitol Hill. As he departs
for China as the nation’s
new top diplomat, the full
breadth of his legacy in
Montana is taking shape.
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Sen. Max Baucus at the
Libby Dam dedication
ceremony.
COURTESY PHOTO
Knitting Lincoln County
a Strong Lawmaker Looks
North for Jobs
Business
Republican Rep.
Mike Cufe sees
Mette Cephers of Kila
economic potential expands her outerwear
just over the border
business to stores
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across the country
CABIN FEVER DAYS KICKS OFF
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Event takes place in Bad Rock Canyon Feb. 14-16
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LINCOLN COUNTY’S $2 MILLION MISTAKE 5 | CANADIAN DOLLAR DIPS 12 | VOISIN INJURED 68