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Occasionally, I receive correspondence from a reader that is so fascinating and useful that I want to share it with a wider audience.

Polson Pirates prep for Western A volleyball tournament

This upcoming weekend, Dillon will host the Western A Divisional volleyball tournament. The top four teams who survive their engagements will advance to compete in the State A tournament the following weekend against their Eastern A counterparts.

Emergency shortage of type O blood continues

It's summertime and blood donors are few and far between. Citing a 30% blood donation shortfall during early July and overall low donor turnout this summer, nonprofit blood services provider Vitalant said the issue is even more critical when it comes to type O blood.

New York City now alone in state in keeping economy closed

NEW YORK (AP) — Long Island became the latest region of New York to begin easing some restrictions put in place to curb the spread of the coronavirus. Gov. Andrew Cuomo lobbied the president for help with transportation projects. New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said efforts to fight the virus have left the city with a $9 billion budget deficit.

Flathead County orders restaurants, bars to close

Flathead County’s Public Health Officer Hillary Hanson on Thursday afternoon issued an official order, requiring a countywide shutdown of restaurants, bars, casinos and other locations.

Messi nets 4 goals against Eibar to end scoreless streak

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — With a hat trick in the first 40 minutes and another goal near the end on Saturday, Lionel Messi ended his worst scoreless run in six years in the Spanish league and put Barcelona back at the top of the standings.

Damming evidence: Citizen scientists track beavers through Lolo National Forest

Beavers are an excellent tool in water storage, something Montana wildlife researchers have taken great interest in, when it comes to repairing water systems.

Idaho Trails Association teaching Backpacking 101

Idaho Trails Association will be hosting a free, three-hour class April 13 from 6-9 p.m. about backpacking.

PHOTOS: 2025 Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo

Scenes from the Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Don’t get shocked!

We received a box of samples from Skylark Wine Company Owner Winemaker John Lancaster last week that included all of his recent bottlings.

Superior hoopers drop pair of games

Sometimes a break in the schedule can be a momentum killer.

Clemson coach: QB Lawrence will not start vs. Notre Dame

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence will not play for the top-ranked Tigers at No. 4 Notre Dame next week after testing positive for COVID-19.

BP's top kill effort on Gulf oil leak fails

Next attempt will take four days to implement

ROBERT, La. - BP admitted defeat Saturday in its attempt to plug the Gulf of Mexico oil leak by pumping mud into a busted well, but said it's readying yet another approach to fight the spill after a series of failures.

Russian FM hosts speaker of Libya's east-based parliament

MOSCOW (AP) — Russia's top diplomat met Friday with the speaker of the parliament based in eastern Libya to discuss a political settlement for the conflict-stricken country.

Florida guard Scottie Lewis returning for sophomore season

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida guard Scottie Lewis, one of the Southeastern Conference's top defenders, is returning for his sophomore season.

Coeur d'Alene Casino mixes it up with Bar Wars

If you visit the Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel this Saturday night, you might need a designated driver for the Millennium Falcon.

Russia's prison service seeks to jail Kremlin critic Navalny

MOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s prison service has asked a Moscow court to put top Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny behind bars for breaching the terms of his suspended sentence and probation.

49ers get Bourne back, will play again without Samuel

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers will have to wait at least one more game to get receiver Deebo Samuel back on the field but will have Kendrick Bourne available when they visit New Orleans.

Letter: Top medical care right here in Libby

Ukraine's parliament accepts chief banker's resignation

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s parliament on Friday accepted the resignation of the country’s top banker, who has stepped down citing political pressure.