Somers postmaster's Christmas tradition a hit

The last-minute frenzy of shipping packages and cards at Christmas can be overwhelming, and the last thing many people want to do is make another run to the post office.
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Historic inn offers a place to unwind and enjoy winter

Snowflakes gently fall in a rural, mountain setting while a train whistle sounds in the distance.
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Exploring the Swan one hike at a time

Winter weather is here and the high country is buried in snow, but that’s no reason to stop enjoying the great outdoors, according to the Swan Rangers.
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It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Bigfork

It’s still a couple of weeks until Thanksgiving, but the elves of Bigfork already have Christmas on their minds.
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Happy Birthday, Marines!

Before the Halls of Montezuma and the shores of Tripoli, the U.S. Marine Corps was defending the interests of the American people and fighting for freedom in the American Revolution.
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Blessing of the Hunt revives old traditions with new twist

Saturday’s third annual Deerfest at Eureka has a different site but still aims to rekindle old traditions.
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Fall fun for the whole family at local pumpkin patch

The leaves are starting to turn, days are getting shorter and the first frost is right around the corner, but that doesn’t mean the fun has to end.
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The sky's the limit for the Big Sky Astronomy Club

Stars sparkle, twinkle and shine, like jewels in black velvet, have inspired myths and legends since the dawn of time and hold a mystical fascination for millions of people. They guide travelers across the open seas, continue to inspire discovery and controversy and have changed our view of our place …
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Polson Fly-in aims to spur interest in aviation

For the last 15 years, members of the Experimental Aircraft Association’s Chapter 1122 have been encouraging people of all ages to discover the joys of flight at the annual Polson Fly-In.
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Lincoln County Fair offers old-fashioned fun

The Northwest Montana Fair in Kalispell may be over for another year, but that doesn’t mean your fun has to end. For a good, old-fashioned fair experience, head over to the Lincoln County Fair in Eureka from today through Sunday, Aug. 25.
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Local businesses help heroes find homes

Even though the real estate market has been challenged in recent years and home prices have fallen, buying or selling a home can still be an expensive proposition. Commissions, closing costs and all the other extra fees tacked on to that base price can quickly add up to make that …
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Somers reunion recalls town's heyday

Today, the town of Somers might not look like much to the casual observer. A collection of houses, a few shops and a couple of restaurants clustered off the highway and next to the lake, a slower speed limit. That's all most passersby see of the town.
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Polson Cherry Festival opens season for local orchards

When cherry stands pop up on roadsides in Northwest Montana, they mean summer is in full swing.
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Circus coming to Somers for first time in 73 years

It’s been a long time since the circus has come to town in Somers — 73 years to be exact.
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Somers Company Town Project aims to restore, preserve area's history

Somers residents are working to preserve memories of the bustling days of the past in the town on the north shore of Flathead Lake.
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Annual Amish auction offers quality, fun

For decades the Amish community has built a reputation for quality craftsmanship from carefully hand-making each item, whether it’s a quilt or a chair.
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Whitewater Festival changing direction

For the past 37 years the Wild Mile of the Swan River has been the scene of the Bigfork Whitewater Festival, and while the river is the same, with its stretch of Class IV rapids perfect for kayakers and spectators, event organizer Jonathan Meyers said the spirit of the event …
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Cancer awareness luncheon marks 15th year anniversary

For Marianne Roose, breast cancer and Mother’s Day always will be linked.
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Birdsong Tree Farm gives gift of conservation to future generations

When Kila resident Valerie Beebe bought her house in 2003 she wasn't thinking much about benefiting future generations.
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Cabin Fever Days more than just fun

For most people, a bar stool is just that; something to sit on and enjoy some liquid refreshment. But this weekend those bar stools become racing machines, sliding down Sugar Hill's snow-covered slope in the heart of Martin City.
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Wounded Warriors

Scott Schroeder, right, jokes with his adaptive skiing instructor and his "ski-buddy" Sam Pride during a recent trip to Whitefish Mountain Resort as part of the Wounded Warriors program.
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New owner of Shipping Station immersed in busy holiday season

Taking over an established business can present some challenges for a new owner, but that didn’t stop Duane Dierenfield from jumping in when he bought The Shipping Station in Evergreen.
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Bright lights

Northern lights dance over Glacier National Park near Logan Pass early Monday morning. Sky watchers can expect to see more of the lights as the 2013 solar maximum approaches. Watch a brief video of the spectacle on the home page of the Daily Inter Lake at www.dailyinterlake.com.
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Northern lights in Glacier National Park Monday morning.
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Northern lights in Glacier National Park Monday morning.
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Northern lights in Glacier National Park Monday morning.
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Northern lights in Glacier National Park Monday morning.
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First Night festival hits funding roadblock

If you’re a fan of great music, supporting local artists and need something for the whole family to do on New Year’s Eve, consider First Night Flathead.
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