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Articles from the July 30, 2023 edition


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  • Obituary: Enie Fisher

    Updated Aug 9, 2023

    Elizabeth Maureen "Enie" Fisher She was given life by wonderful parent Maurice and Thelma Dineen on Aug. 25, 1941, in Helena, Mont. She was greeted by two older sisters, Mary Lou and Jen who were waiting anxiously to meet their baby sister. Maureen grew up and went to school in Helena. She started ballet at a young age with Blanche Judge. She became a Prima Ballerina and was offered a position in the Royal Canadian Ballet, shortly before graduating in 1959 from Cathedral High...

  • Obituary: Joseph Paul Perry

    Updated Aug 4, 2023

    Joseph Paul Perry passed away the evening of July 28, 2023, at the age of 92 years. Joe was born on Oct. 5, 1930, in Evansville, Ind. to Emma (Meisler) and Isaac Perry. Joe had two younger siblings, sister, Joyce and brother, Emil. He did not remember much about his biological father, but recognized Pearl Hodges, Emma's later husband, as his father. Joe joined the Air Force at an early age and was stationed in Hawaii before being transferred to Malmstrom Air Force Base in...

  • Closures issued in response to Rogers Pass Fire

    News Release, Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest|Updated Aug 4, 2023

    LINCOLN, Mont., August 4, 2023 - The Rogers Pass Fire, burning just southeast of Lincoln, Montana, is estimated to be 46 acres. The fire was first reported late in the afternoon on August 1 and aviation resources from the Forest Service and Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) responded with aviation and ground resources. "We are appreciative of all the support we have received from our partners at Montana DNRC and the Wolf Creek Volunteer Fire...

  • Obituary: Virginia Lambkin Horner

    Updated Aug 4, 2023

    The eldest daughter of Leonard and Mary Lambkin, Virginia was born in Great Falls in 1921, and spent much of her life in Lincoln, growing up at her parents' hotel, the now -iconic Hotel Lincoln and Lambkins of Lincoln Bar and Restaurant. Virginia was born with intense beauty, intelligence, a great sense of humor, and real grit. Virginia navigated through life with confidence and pride, and because of these traits she greatly influenced those lucky enough to be in her...

  • Roger's Pass Fire

    Updated Aug 2, 2023

    The Roger's Pass Fire started on the afternoon of August 1 south of Highway 200 and the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail. Aviation resources, crews, and heavy equipment from Montana DNRC and the Forest Service is on scene with additional resources on order. A closure order is forthcoming. Thru hikers are advised to exit the Continental Divide Trail at Flesher Pass and reconnect at Roger's Pass. Current as of Wed, 08/02/2023 - 13:32 Incident Type Wildfire Cause under investigation Date of Origin Tue, 08/01/2023 -...