During the past years when the recession was starting to take hold and change the American way of life and the American dream, there were those who worked harder and longer each day to help their fellow citizens, keep their heads above water. One of these individuals was Maryland Trade Ambassador Philip Kapneck who was [...]

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Anaconda will be hopping this evening.
The Annual Christmas Stroll begins with the annual tree lighting ceremony. At 6pm on the Kennedy Common, Santa will light the tree.
There will also be a drawing for Anaconda Bucks, followed by a stroll downtown, with Santa leading the parade to the visitors center in downtown. Once there, you can [...]

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Discovery Ski Area near Anaconda, MT 12.30.2008

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It’s winding down to the last few days of a week’s worth of fishing through central Montana. I began the first few days hiking up Bear Trap Canyon, into the wilderness area several miles up on the Madison River to fish my way out. The wind was blowing about 15 to 20 miles an hour with hoppers popping up everywhere.

For the first couple of hours I had a hard time holding on to any fish, as they were furiously taking the fly. A couple of Rainbows took delight in throwing the hopper pattern right back at me. Finally after about 2 hours of them having their way with me, I managed to hang onto a small Rainbow.

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Anaconda-Deer Lodge County is looking at updating the existing Growth Policy that was adopted in 2005. Many things have changed in the past five years and there are now different growth and development issues. In addition, the Montana Code Annotated now has different growth policy requirements.

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This Time of year I love to travel to the Slippery Ann Elk Viewing Area north of Lewistown, Montana. It’s about an hours north of town on Hwy. 191. I’d call it a scenic drive, passing various ranches, antelope, deer and maybe a coyote or two along the way.

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60 year-old Donald Sage was accused of forced sexual intercourse with an 18-year-old girl, without her consent in December 2007. The incident occurred at the man’s Anaconda home, while the girl was using his computer. He allegedly restrained and raped her.

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September 1-2 – Inception
- showing at the Washoe Theatre at 305 Main Street. For tickets and showtimes info call 563-6161.
September 3-4 — Salt
- showing at the Washoe Theatre at 305 Main Street. For tickets and showtimes info [...]

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Deer Lodge citizens filed a writ of mandamus against Zoo Mountain Natural Care, Inc. They complained that the medical marijuana production center violated the Act restricting the limits of marijuana production for medical purposes.
Zoo Mountain owners said that their operation is legal and that no law is violated. The district judge issued an order regarding [...]

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Last Snow-Storm in Spring 09

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