Montana libraries are conducting community outreach and virtual programming and activities using social media to support efforts to complete the U.S. Census. The current deadline to complete the count is Oct. 31. Libraries have a stake in promoting civic engagement in their communities and the decennial census is a foundational responsibility of all who reside in the United States, under Article

The Montana Historical Society’s newest exhibit, “Who Speaks to You? Portraits from the Permanent Collection,” includes an eclectic mix of paintings, juxtaposed to encourage visitors to look at portraits in a new way. Portraits can reveal a lot about people and their times, if you know how to look for clues, notes Amanda Streeter Trum, curator of collections at MHS. Examining objects in

The Department of Justice is advising the public of an imposter scam in which persons claiming to represent the department are calling individuals and appear to be targeting the elderly. The Office of Justice Programs’ Office for Victims of Crime has received multiple reports of the imposter scam, and the DOJ strongly encourages the public to remain vigilant and not to provide personal information

E ditorials We’re in the midst of a global pandemic, but its impact on America’s communities is local. First responders are our neighbors helping our neighbors, rushing to addresses just down the street and taking the sick to the nearby hospital. The workers on the front line of this crisis, manning the cash register at supermarkets or delivering takeout from a favorite restaurant

ews The University of Providence in Great Falls recently released the spring and summer graduates who were honored during a virtual celebration on May 2. Among those receiving degrees was Darla Kae Downs, Wolf Point, master of science degree in accounting. Downs also was awarded the 2019-2020 outstanding achievement by a student in a major. She earned a 4.0 on all of her MSA coursework. Miles

Wolf Point Congregate Meals Sept. 17: Hamburger deluxes, chips and dessert. Sept. 22: Baked chicken, seasoned rice, broccoli and dessert. Sept. 24: Barbecue ribs, au gratin potatoes, corn on the cob and dessert.