Allen saves Celtics; Spurs, Lakers lose

Ray Allen hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 12 seconds left, Paul Pierce shut down Carmelo Anthony and the Boston Celtics rallied to beat the visiting New York Knicks 87-85 in their playoff opener Sunday night.

Glacier chief pulled from Facebook founder's tour of park

HELENA — President Donald Trump’s Interior Department prevented Glacier National Park’s superintendent from accompanying Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg on a recent park tour to save money, not to mute criticism over climate change, a spokeswoman for the agency said Thursday.

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Group seeks to clear names of all accused, convicted or executed for witchcraft in Massachusetts

Hundreds of individuals were accused of witchcraft in what would become the Commonwealth of Massachusetts between 1638 and 1693. Most escaped execution

Dupont remembered for his wit and professionalism

Consumers expected to spend more during 2018 holiday season

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The season of giving is also the season of spending and consumers are expected to hand over to retailers a good chunk more of their income than they did last year.

City council rejects license for ceramics shop

Libby City Council voted unanimously Feb. 18 to deny a business license to a ceramics shop located on Washington Avenue in what officials described as a rare move.

Pablo coffee shop and art studio combines owner’s passions

Frank Finley is the owner of 32 Cuppa Java, a small coffee shop and diner that is connected to his art studio of a similar name, 32 Pair of Scissors.

Troy local to put experience to work as new shop teacher

Shop with a Cop, in its 25th year

Columbia Falls Police Department's Shop with a Cop program saw its 25th year last week of helping local kids and their families at Christmas. The program which takes less fortunate children on a holiday shopping spree, buying badly needed clothing as well as a few toys for Christmas. All told 15 children were served. The police association holds fundraisers through the year to support the event.

Plains cabinet shop sees major growth

Just west of Plains off Burnham Lane sits a state-of-the-art cabinet shop called Hostetler Custom Cabinetry.

The Latest: Arizona governor asked to implement mask mandate

PHOENIX — Four Democratic mayors called on Republican Gov. Doug Ducey on Friday to institute a statewide requirement for Arizona residents to wear masks in public, a move that came as state health officials reported over 4,000 additional known COVID-19 cases for the second consecutive day.

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Retail giant praised for bringing 350 jobs

HAYDEN - A new 206,000-square-foot Walmart supercenter - with 350 employees - opens today in Hayden.

Ace returns to Kalispell

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Grand-reopening celebration of Buck Knives Factory Store starts Friday

Prizes, offers, giveaways and more through Saturday

Buck Knives will celebrate the grand re-opening of its Buck Factory Store this weekend.

Sporting goods chain Modell's to close its remaining stores

NEW YORK (AP) — Modell's Sporting Goods, the century-old family-owned sporting goods chain, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and will be closing its remaining 115 stores.

Sporting goods chain Modell's to close its remaining stores

NEW YORK (AP) — Modell's Sporting Goods, the century-old family-owned sporting goods chain, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and will be closing its remaining 115 stores.

Rail Head Sporting Goods closes doors suddenly

SUPERIOR- Rail Head Sporting Goods is no more after the owner ordered the manager to close the business down right away.

Fabric and craft retailer Joann to go out of business and close all of its stores

Fabric and crafts retailer Joann Inc., which has been a destination for generations of quilters, knitters and other lovers of crafts for more than 80 years, is going out of business and shuttering all its stores.