The Department of Public Health and Human Services is highlighting the critical importance of breast cancer screening and early detection throughout October, which is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed among women in Montana, accounting for 33 percent of all new cancers each year. On average, 966 new cases are diagnosed in Montana annually. “Detecting

Matthew Taylor likened his recently published work alongside doctoral student Gary Dunn to kicking over a rock. Once the discovery was made, it was time to see what lay beneath. Taylor, an associate professor in Montana State University’s Department of Microbiology and Cell Biology, has studied the replication and infection mechanisms of herpes viruses for more than a decade. Dunn, now a postdoctoral

Organizers with last year’s trunk or treat event in Brockton are back with a flea market including baked goods, crafts, games and a pumpkin decorating contest Oct. 19 in the B & S Qwik Stop and the Brockton Grill and Casino parking lots. Costume contest prizes will range from $25-$150, sponsored by Nygard Farms. For more information on booking a table, call 406-6508040.