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Libby Lofts project sees progress

It started out as a dream. Now, Libby Lofts is a reality.
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Hunting mushrooms is serious business

Morel mushroom hunting season has finally slowed down for both the Kootenai National Forest and neighboring Flathead National Forest since the season began in April - but not without incident.
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Tennis instructor finds natural in 6-year-old

Venus Williams - watch out!
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Snowboarding teen hopes to someday turn pro

When his older brother handed him a board at age 6, Chase Hoyer’s focal point turned to snowboarding.
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Officials tackle contamination in parks

Environmental Protection Agency project team leader Paul Peronard briefed the Lincoln County Commissioners in their meeting on Wednesday, answering questions about the surprise vermiculite contamination discovered recently in two Libby parks.
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Super 8 Motel to become Rodeway Inn

The managers, heated pool and prices will stay the same when Libby’s Super 8 Motel at 448 U.S. Highway 2W changes over to a Rodeway Inn on July 8.
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Tennis pros in the making at camp

June’s tennis sessions are under way at the Libby High School courts, with Corky Teska teaching youngsters and adults — just like he has so many summers past.
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Big Bucks Tournament Friday through Sunday

Big Bucks, which is the Libby Loggers American Legion tournament, will be held Friday, June 20, through Sunday, June 22, at Lee Gehring Field.
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Pieces of history returned to donors

Libby native Ken Baeth oversaw the construction of the old band shell back in the 1980s, so when it was torn down last week, it was only fitting that he pluck some of the handiwork from the structure to return it to those who made it possible.
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$10,000 presented at ceremony

A $10,000 memorial gift in honor of the late Heidy Switzer was announced during Libby Volunteer Ambulance’s ribbon cutting ceremony for its new barn Tuesday.
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Herb Neils' book signing a success

About 60 people showed at Cabinet Books and Music Store Tuesday night for Libby author Herb Neils book-signing of his latest novel, “The Greatest Trophy.”
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Basketball camp raises money, teaches skills

Libby’s basketball players have been busy honing their skills, with teams competing in last weekend’s Libby High School summer basketball tournament at the LHS gym and a basketball camp for all ages last Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Spellers test knowledge

The “This” team, comprised mostly of St. John’s Lutheran Hospital employees, won Monday’s spelling bee at the Little Theater in Libby hosted by Lincoln County Public Libraries.
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Libby Dam flow on high

Libby Dam operations are on track despite higher than average rains.
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Wickstrom follows the bread trail

Libby High School graduate Matt Wickstrom never thought an affinity for bread would eventually lead him to college and a soccer scholarship - but it did.
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