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-Benjamin Franklin
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An Eagle Flew Over the Ducks
As I hauled an armload of firewood from the woodshed, the ducks on the pond got loud. Stopping to look, I watched the bald eagle fly low over the water, eventually moving to the top of a larch at the base of the hill. The ducks and geese abandoned the shore and moved to deeper Read more
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Why batteries come in so many sizes and shapes- Wesley Chang
Wesley Chang, Drexel University If you’ve looked in your utility drawer lately, you may have noticed the various shapes, sizes and types of batteries that power your electronic devices. First, there are the round, non-rechargeable button cells for your watches and small items. There’s also the popular AA and AAA cylindrical batteries for calculators, clocks Read more
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Trego School is Having An Election!
Many thanks to ClaraMae Crawford, Kayla Morris and Fawnette Richard for running! The official election date is Tuesday, May 7th. Anyone registered to vote in the school district should receive a ballot by mail. There are two vacancies on the school board- one 2 year term, and one 3 year term. Running for the 2 Read more
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Taxation in Lincoln County
The proposed library district has me looking at taxation again. One of the great things about Lincoln County is that, with three high school districts, it’s easy to figure out which communities provide the funds that keep our county going. Market Value Taxable Value Percentage Libby $1,687,186,708 $21,911,499 36.42% Troy $831,354,553 $10,966,329 18.23% Eureka $1,974,407,031 Read more
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Brain Gain in Rural America- Ilana Newman
‘Brain Gain’ in Rural America and Who Is Behind It by Ilana Newman, The Daily YonderMarch 13, 2024 For many people, leaving a rural place is a rite of passage. From higher education to looking for love, many think they have to leave to pursue the rest of their lives. This narrative contributes to the Read more
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Snowpack on April 1
To get to this data, click Montana SNOTEL Snow/Precipitation Update Report I’ll admit, it’s a kick to be able to click the link and instantly get the data that I worked the entire week to bring back. The locations and their names all bring back memories – except Hand Creek, where nothing out of the Read more
Trego's Mountain Ear 