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| Obama expected in Butte for July 4 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:14:09 PDT BUTTE Sen. Barack Obama, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, will spend Friday walking or riding in the Fourth of July parade. |
| NorthWestern gives conditions for Colstrip 4 deal Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:09:09 PDT NorthWestern Energy Monday spelled out its conditions for dedicating its share of Colstrip 4 power to Montana customers and said it would sell the power to investors if the conditions aren’t met. |
| Conservation deal will protect 300,000 acres Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:09:12 PDT Some of the most prized land in the northern Rocky Mountains is being protected from development in a conservation land deal hailed as the largest of its kind in U.S. history. |
| Providing for pets Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:09:22 PDT The frail black-and-white kitten was probably thrown from a car window somewhere on Dairy Road. |
| City officials consider levy for fire department Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:09:24 PDT After three years of study by a consultant and an advisory committee, city commissioners are entering the final and most important stage of the review of Helena’s Fire Department funding. |
| Western govs, energy heads seek solutions Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:09:25 PDT TETON VILLAGE, Wyo. Energy utility companies need regulatory and financial cooperation from state and federal governments to produce and distribute enough power for the West’s growing population while also eliminating harmful carbon emissions, utility directors said Monday. |
| Eyes on the border Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:09:50 PDT SCOBEY Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security Paul Schneider joined U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., at the Port of Scobey on Monday during a tour of the northern border between Montana and Saskatchewan. |
| City will maintain contract with Rimrock Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:07:34 PDT City officials, who initially suggested terminating Helena’s contract with the Rimrock Stages long-distance busing service, said Monday cost issues surrounding the contract have been resolved. |
| Symphony Under the Stars takes on space Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:07:36 PDT The Helena Symphony, Carroll College and ExplorationWorks announced Monday they will collaboration to host the fifth annual Symphony Under the Stars. |
| Groups seek halt to drilling near grouse habitat Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:08:32 PDT BILLINGS Two conservation groups have asked the federal government to impose new restrictions on oil and gas development in the West to protect the greater sage grouse, a popular game bird on the decline. |
| Man presumed drowned after rafting accident Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:08:33 PDT MISSOULA (AP) A Missoula man is missing and presumed drowned after a weekend rafting accident on the Blackfoot River, Missoula County officials said. |
| Ariz. crash claimed life of Mont. firefighter Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:08:34 PDT A Montana firefighter was among those killed when two medical helicopters collided in Arizona over the weekend. |
| Iraq opens bidding on oil, gas fields Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:08:12 PDT BAGHDAD - Iraq opened international bidding for eight enormous oil and gas fields Monday, paving the way for investment in a nation with some of the world's largest petroleum reserves. |
| Firefighters pick their battles in California Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:07:54 PDT SAN FRANCISCO With hundreds of wildfires raging across remote, rugged parts of California for a second week, fire officials have been forced to strategically choose which to fight and which to leave to burn for weeks or even months. |
| Pentagon reports little progess in 7 years Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:07:58 PDT WASHINGTON The Taliban has regrouped after its initial fall from power in Afghanistan and the pace of its attacks is likely to increase this year, according to a Pentagon report that offers a dim view of progress in the nearly seven-year-old war. |
| U.S. and NATO deaths in Afghanistan pass Iraq toll Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:08:00 PDT KABUL, Afghanistan Militants killed more U.S. and NATO troops in Afghanistan in June than in Iraq for the second straight month, a grim milestone capping a run of headline-grabbing insurgent attacks that analysts say underscore the Taliban’s growing strength. |
| Surprising fact: Half of U.S. gun deaths are suicides Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:08:03 PDT ATLANTA The Supreme Court’s landmark ruling on gun ownership last week focused on citizens’ ability to defend themselves from intruders in their homes. But research shows that surprisingly often, gun owners use the weapons on themselves. |
| Crash raises questions about medical flights Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:08:03 PDT FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) A fiery collision that killed six people aboard two medical helicopters has underscored the dangers of emergency flights and renewed questions about whether they are worth the risks. |
| Officials consider wild horse euthanasia Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:08:04 PDT RENO, Nev. Faced with too many wild horses on the range and in holding facilities, federal officials are considering drastic policy changes that include ending roundups and euthanizing animals. |
| Williams sisters dominating at Wimbledon Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:37:09 PDT WIMBLEDON, England - Wimbledon has already lost its top-four seeded women's players, while the Williams sisters keep rolling toward another sibling final. Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal are also closing in on another title matchup. |
| Osprey no-hit Brewers Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:35:33 PDT The Missoula Osprey used three pitchers to combine for a no-hitter and a 1-0 win over the Helena Brewers before 904 fans at Kindrick Legion Field Monday night. |
| Sidelines: Queen City a picture-perfect spot for baseball Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:35:35 PDT There’s a place you can breathe the open air and take in the mountain scenery. Watch a little boy in a superhero cape race with wildlife and horses run wild. Enjoy a cold beverage and tasty food. And it’s right here in Helena. |
| Helena’s Blixt wins event at Augusta Rodeo Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:35:37 PDT Helena’s Shelby Blixt won the barrel racing at the famous “World’s Largest One-Day Rodeo” in Augusta Sunday. |
| MSU’s Rudy prepares for Olympic pole vault trials Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:35:39 PDT BOZEMAN Two-time NCAA national indoor pole vault champion Ellie Rudy is preparing for the biggest meet of her career. |
| Tiger Woods unsure of PGA return date Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:35:47 PDT BETHESDA, Md. Tiger Woods does not know when he can play golf again, but he said Monday his rebuilt left knee has been sore his entire PGA Tour career and he looks forward to playing on two good legs. |
| Disgraced cyclist loses final doping ban appeal Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:35:59 PDT Floyd Landis used the arbitration process as public theater to try to prove a point and regain his reputation. |
| Hoff first two-race qualifier for Beijing Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:36:05 PDT OMAHA, Neb. Katie Hoff made it 2-for-2 at the U.S. Olympic trials. |
| Wariner edges Merritt in 400-meter semifinal Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:36:22 PDT EUGENE, Ore. This was more a warm-up than the real thing. Still, it’s hard not to pay attention when Jeremy Wariner and LaShawn Merritt are running side by side. |
| American League: Rays hand Red Sox third straight loss Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:36:27 PDT ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. James Shields scattered five hits over 6 1/3 innings and B.J. Upton and Gabe Gross homered Monday to help Tampa Bay Rays beat Boston 5-4 to open a 1 1/2-game lead in the AL East. |
| National League: Griffey’s two-run blast lifts Reds to victory Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:36:29 PDT CINCINNATI Ken Griffey Jr. hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning to rally Cincinnati. |
| Walking the line Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:05:57 PDT “Hello, I’m Johnny Cash.” You won’t be hearing that famous phrase out of Merle Peterson’s mouth when he takes the stage with his tribute band Cold Hard Cash at 6 p.m. on Friday evening, June 27, to kick off the Mount Helena Music Festival. |
| Trendwatchers see big, bold glasses frames in near future Sat, 21 Jun 2008 22:48:55 PDT MIAMI The latest eyeglass frames aren’t just for seeing. With bold colors, futuristic frames and sparkling embellishments, they are meant to be seen. |
| Coldplay sticks to winning formula on Viva La Vida’ Sat, 21 Jun 2008 22:48:54 PDT Coldplay, Viva La Vida or Death And All His Friends’’ (Capitol Records) |
| Author reveals Gandhi’s, Churchill’s human side Sat, 21 Jun 2008 22:48:57 PDT Gandhi & Churchill: The Epic Rivalry That Destroyed an Empire and Forged Our Age’’ (Bantam Books. 609 pages. $30), by Arthur Herman |
| Debut book takes readers deep into seldom-glimpsed horrors of others Sat, 21 Jun 2008 22:48:57 PDT Say You’re One of Them’’ (Little, Brown and Company. 384 pages. $23.99), by Uwem Akpan |
| A stitch in time Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:05:22 PDT If there’s a story behind every quilt, then a new exhibition at the Montana Historical Society offers a rich, readable volume. |
| 'Smart' and funny flick Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:05:24 PDT Maybe I’m a cynic, but I honestly didn’t expect much from “Get Smart.” |
| Mike Myers' terrible, horrible, no good, very bad movie Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:05:27 PDT We all have bad days. On Dec. 27, 2001 Michael Jordon scored a career-low 6 points against Indiana. |
| Mount Helena Music Festival on tap Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:05:33 PDT Independent Record - 06/26/08 Downtown Helena’s ninth annual Mount Helena Music Festival is set for Friday through Sunday, June 27-29, in Women’s Park. This jam packed weekend will offer live music, an art mart, farmers market, mountain biking, classic cars, softball and backyard camping. |
| Around town: Arts and entertainment news and happenings Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:05:48 PDT Independent Record - 06/26/08 Outdoor film series A “Summer Movies with Meaning” series will be hosted by Helena’s Urban Mountain Development, beginning with “The End of Suburbia,” to be shown 8:30 p.m. Thursday, June 26 at Performance Square in downtown Helena. The films are free and open to the public. |
| the digest: A fresh tomato sauce to be proud of Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:05:47 PDT Last week I had to run an errand to the pet store around lunch time. It was a busy day and I was thinking a burrito sounded great for lunch but I didn’t know if I was up for running that errand, too. I had totally forgotten that Taco del Mar is right there next to PetCo, so after I had my doggie tag made up, I wandered on over. |
| Elect Obama Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:08:18 PDT I’m writing to express a lack of confidence in Sen. John McCain to put America on a path to energy independence and address environmental issues. |
| Name calling Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:08:18 PDT Regarding Martin Kidston’s article last Sunday, “Gay union brings out worst in some Helenans” I may not agree with the way some readers chose to voice their feelings about the IR front page article on same-sex marriage, but I believe that Martin’s assertion that their opinions are a boot on the back of gays and lesbians “in a thinly disguised effort at hatred and segregation through the law” is just plain ridiculous. |
| Speak out Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:08:20 PDT Mr. Kidston, like most liberals, seems to feel that only he has free speech. Any disagreement with his article brings out the “worst in Helenans.” |
| Dogs and Alive@Five Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:08:20 PDT An old-timer died and found himself on a country road with his old dog, Buddy. Ahead were pearly gates and streets of gold. A man stood in front. |
| Wedding story appreciated Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:08:21 PDT I just wanted to say THANK YOU to Martin for writing the article about Bridget and Nickie. |
| Fighting for birth-control access Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:08:13 PDT On June 24, Planned Parenthood of Montana and its 24 coalition partners announced that a radical ballot initiative would not qualify for Montana’s November ballot. |
| Late election smears ought to backfire Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:08:23 PDT After reading Sunday’s IR State Bureau report about attack mailers sent out by obscure groups against selected legislative candidates in the days prior to last month’s primary election, it isn’t difficult to figure out why Rep. John Ward, R-Helena, called them “sleaze.” |
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