Posts By: Tristan Scott

ImagineIF All Books Could Inspire Children

Much to the library director's chagrin, trustees are now scrutinizing another 2018 children’s book – the board’s fourth book challenge this year – titled, 'Why Children Matter,' by Idaho church pastor Douglas Wilson

By John McCaslin

Who Will Represent?

As the Nov. 8 election approaches, the race for Montana’s western congressional district is taking shape with three candidates – Republican Ryan Zinke, Democrat Monica Tranel and Libertarian John Lamb – vying for the historic opportunity to occupy a second seat in the U.S. House of Representatives

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Promises Made, Promises Broken

Under the auspices of “protecting children,” the Library Board with the full support of the county commissioners is reviewing books with an eye towards banning those they unilaterally determine children should not have access to

By Tammi Fisher

Fried Green Tomatoes

The firmer the green tomato, the better it holds its shape when fried

By Julie Laing

Not A Doomsday Prepper

The scenes from Florida are apocalyptic. City blocks were destroyed in Fort Myers and much of the surrounding landscape was flooded, first by the storm surge, later by rivers swollen from rainfall as Ian tracked inland.

By Rob Breeding

Holland Lake and Montana Worth Fighting For

The Forest Service quickly lost the trust of the public because of an obscure and confusing public scoping process and a failure to be totally transparent when this project was initially hatched

By Bill Lombardi

Meet the Super

Dave Roemer began his new position as Glacier National Park’s 23rd superintendent in July, pledging to co-steward the park’s resources alongside its Blackfeet tribal partners and to improve the visitor experience while promoting sustainability

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Voting Out Ideological Firebrands

If you want change, Jack Fallon is your guy. He won’t appear on the ballot, however; voters must fill in the oval to the left of the empty ballot line and write 'Jack Fallon' in the blank space.

By Mike Jopek

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