Retired reporter/editor, now living in Helena MT. That's my dog/associate Walter B. Muttdale in the pic.
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A widespread NorthWestern Energy power outage snarled traffic during rush hour on Thursday afternoon across Helena, affecting approximately 16,000 customers, according to the company. ➡️ Find link to story in bio
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Carroll men beat Bushnell (OR) in their home opener 78-51.
Isaac Round scored 22 points and was 4/5 from 3. Drew Jones tacked on 14 points, 6 assists, four steals and 3 rebounds.
No. 20 Saints are 3-0 after two wins in California last week.
Held Bushnell to 5/31 from 3.
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Unify, divide or maintain: Voters to decide whether to modify Butte's fire service structure mtstandard.com/news/local/go… via @MontanaStandard
‘It felt really good’
Sad, shocking story
Helena man sentenced to 10 years in prison for aggravated assault helenair.com/news/local/crim… via @helenaironline
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Vice President JD Vance stepped onto the stage in a Belgrade airport hangar to a warm reception on a chilly October afternoon. “I wish it was a little bit warmer.” ➡️ Find link to story in bio
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Photos from the Vice President JD Vance midterm rally at the Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026. ➡️ Find link to story in bio
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Hello from a few miles outside of Drummond, Montana (pop. ~300), where this sign just off I-90 might help explain why MT’s first congressional district race has gotten so close.
It seems to express support for both Sam Forstag, the progressive Democrat running to replace retiring Rep. Ryan Zinke in Congress — as well as Trish Schreiber, a Republican candidate for the state legislature.
(not pictured: the wafting scent of cow pies)
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Capital boys knocked off Helena High 2-0 in crosstown playoff match.
Bruins advance to quarterfinals on Saturday. Capital girls lost to Glacier on Tuesday.
Nice to see more housing proposed for Helena.
New Helena subdivision promising homes for 138 families proposed on McHugh Drive helenair.com/news/local/busi… via @helenaironline
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A Dutch Bros Coffee has been proposed in Helena adjacent to Custer Avenue and the former Shopko location. ➡️ Find link to story in bio
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A spider is suspended from a bridge over the Yellowstone River at Billings, Montana.
Franz Bakery outlet on North Montana Avenue in Helena to close permanently Oct. 30, sign in store says.
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'A life like hers doesn't end': Hundreds honor the life of beloved Helena teacher Linda Sorensen helenair.com/news/local/arti… by Mikayla Melo @helenaironline #mtnews
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On Saturday, hundreds of people gathered at Carroll College to remember the life of Linda LaChere Sorensen, a beloved Helena teacher who died of brain cancer on Oct. 4. ➡️ Find link to story in bio
Nice wrapup of a most-interesting week of Montana politics.
Campaign Beat: Debates, defections and Donald Trump helenair.com/news/state-regi… via @helenaironline
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Happy National Dictionary Day!
We hope you celebrate with some of your favorite words.
Helena police say on their FB page that they have started their annual deer count. It will be held over the next 2 weeks.
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The specific location of such a target range and a timeline to develop the project remained completely unknown a day after the announcement. ➡️ Find link to story in bio
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Some sunrise moments during the daily trail walk take your breath away!
#thursdaytreat #montana #fallcolors
