ARTICLES BY SANDRA FAYE DOUTHIT - REPORTER

At-home births no longer have stigma; on rise in Montana

Mothers-to-be may ask: “What’s best for me and baby?” Understanding the options available, locally, could help women answer this question.
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School District begins to crunch budget figures

The Troy School District must evaluate ways to trim its budget because of a decline in enrollment numbers, which means decreased funding from the state of Montana.
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Assistant principal details tactics for dealing with bullies

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Local wrestler gets 2nd in nationals

After years of wrestling in Little Guy and high school, Kyle Sweedman, 19, of Libby finished second in the nation in the National Junior College Athletic Association championship on Feb. 25.
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Math teacher is chosen to attend education summit

Troy High School math teacher Cliff Bara was invited by the National Science Foundation (NSF) to attend a recent summit on the federal government’s role in education.
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Girl Scouts mark 100th anniversary with a special cookie

After 100 years, the Girl Scouts will celebrate its anniversary in 2012 with the “Year of the Girl” on March 12.
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Water rights questioned

The state of Montana proposed a resolution for off-reservation water rights claims for the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes in Polson on Wednesday, Feb. 29 and Commissioner Tony Berget was there.
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Cyberbullying: A pervasive issue leading to higher rates of depression

Sexual harassment is a term most adults are familiar with in the professional world — the concept of children imposing or being victims of sexual harassment may seem uncommon.
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Alleged Savage assailants plead not guilty; bond is denied

Ordia Rollin Leaming, 26, and Dereck Joel Smith, 26, pleaded not guilty to charges of aggravated assault by accountability for the alleged beating of a Troy disc jockey.
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Revett Minerals marks safety milestone, makes plans for more

Revett Minerals, Inc., celebrated its one-year anniversary Feb. 15 since a lost-time accident at the Troy Mine, and it will focus on ways to ensure safety for the future.
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District makes hirings

Troy School Board members approved contracts for 2012-’13 for district employees including teachers, administrators and coaches during a recent meeting.
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Loggers beat Lions, Pirates; reserve players check-in

The Libby Loggers boy’s team dominated the competition last week, winning over the Eureka Lions on Feb. 7, 50-48, and Saturday at 70-58 against the Polson Pirates.
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Responding to 911, leads to another

Simultaneous 911 calls were dispatched Friday afternoon for various reasons. However, one dispatch call resulted in another 911 call being made.
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Libby Greenchain secures spot at state

Libby Greenchain will advance to the final round — state championship in Billings, Mont., on Feb. 10, 11.
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Improving Lady Loggers win two of their last three contests

As the high school basketball season nears the end, the Lady Loggers win at home Feb. 3 — Ladies 48, Whitefish, 27.
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