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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


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