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Gas trauma in fish from Libby spill (June 26, 2006)
Unprecedented spill from Libby Dam has caused flood damage and increasing gas trauma symptoms in fish downstream, according to a state biologist who has been monitoring the Kootenai River.
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Going to the Sun Road open in Glacier Park (June 26, 2006)
Park crews at Glacier National Park completed final debris removal from the Going-to-the-Sun (Sun) Road’s west side alpine section allowing the road to be opened to travel on Friday, June 23. With this opening, vehicles will be able to travel the entire 50-mil
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Real Estate in Libby, Troy & the Yaak (June 5, 2006)
Guest article by Alice L. Hayes, Loveless Realty
Welcome to real estate in Lincoln County. We have the privilege of being longtime residents of a beautiful area in the “last best place”. It is always our pleasure to assist buyers wishing to relocate to our special corner of Montana.
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Farmer's Market (June 29, 2006)
by Maggie Craig
Freshly baked bread, fresh produce, hand-crafted jewelry, wood crafts, locally produced honey, quilted items, candles, hand-made rugs and more are available at the Farmer's Market every Thursday evening from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. The market is held at the band she
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Logger Days Parade (June 24, 2006)
by Maggie Craig
It was all about the log trucks as the 48th annual Logger Days Saturday celebration began with a parade down Mineral Avenue, led by several area log truckers. Honoring northwest Montana's timber resource heritage, Logger Days is a summer tradition that include
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Libby Logger Days June 22-24 (June 20, 2006)
Fun for all ages! Logging events, entertainment, music, prizes
(Libby) The 2006 Libby Logger Days will be held Thursday through Saturday, June 22-24th. The event is sponsored by the Kootenai Kiwanis. Festivities will include the annual favorites of the traditional water fight (using fire hoses!), logging events, Bull of t
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Libby Dam outflows to decrease (June 20, 2006)
River stage at Libby and Bonners Ferry will be lowered
The National Weather Service River Forecast Center has updated the forecast inflows into the Libby reservoir. Inflow yesterday, June 19, was 43,700 cubic feet per second (cfs).
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Flooding road & campground closures at Glacier Park (June 18, 2006)
2.54 inches of rain fell in a 24-hour period
(West Glacier) Officials at Glacier National Park report that recent rain has caused flooding in parts of the park, resulting in road, campground, and trail closures.
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Schweitzer criticizes Libby Dam spill (June 17, 2006)
Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer is criticizing an ongoing spill over Libby Dam, suggesting it could have been avoided if not for pressure to store water for Columbia River salmon.
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Criminal endangering charge against WR Grace dismissed (June 13, 2006)
Charge dropped for 'knowingly endangering' miners and residents
A federal judge has dismissed part of a criminal conspiracy charge against W.R. Grace & Co which alleges they knowingly endangered miners and Libby area residents to asbestos from their Libby vermiculite mine. The conspiracy charge remains, but U.S. District J
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Logger Days 2006 Bull of the Woods (June 23, 2006)
by Maggie Craig
Dan Jenkins and Don Baney duke it out for the 2006 Logger Days Bull of the Woods title. Mayor Tony Berget, who has held the title for just about forever, retired this year and served as a judge, along with Neven Zugg. Don Baney won the men's title, and Chris S
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Libby Logger Days Water Fight (June 22, 2006)
by Maggie Craig
The Libby Volunteer Fire Department won the water fight yet again Thursday evening during the Logger Days kickoff competition. "The Veggie Villain" melodrama, presented by the Kootenai Heritage Council, also started its three-day run Thursday at the Memorial C
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Folf in Troy (June 17, 2006)
A contestant practices some short shots during the lunch break Saturday at the Troy Professional/Amateur Regional Disc Golf Tournament. The event was held at the Timberbeast Disc Golf Course behind the Troy Museum along Callahan Creek.
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Road Update for Glacier National Park (June 3, 2006)
Snow drifts still at least 50 feet at Big Drift
Officials from Glacier National Park report that while a portion of the Going-to-the-Sun (Sun) Road remains inaccessible to vehicular traffic, road crews continue to make plowing progress. On Thursday, June 1, the east and west side crews met while pioneering
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Kootenai River Running High (June 9, 2006)
by Maggie Craig
A very full Kootenai River heads toward Libby on June 9, 2006. The discharge from Libby Dam on this date was 38,000 cubic feet per second (cfs), with an inflow of 43,800 cfs. The pool elevation in Lake Koocanusa was 2455.99 feet, 3.01 feet from full pool as
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Libby Dam Spill (June 9, 2006)
by Maggie Craig
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers began spilling water from Libby Dam Thursday afternoon for flood control, increasing the spill on Friday (shown). As of Friday evening, the discharge was 38,000 cfs with an inflow to the reservoir of 43,800 cfs. Full powerhouse
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Nice Day! (June 7, 2006)
by Maggie Craig
A powered parachute was leisurely cruising along Libby Creek near town Wednesday afternoon, enjoying the warm weather and nice view.
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Heritage Museum Opens (June 3, 2006)
by Maggie Craig
The Heritage Museum held its opening day celebration Saturday with a variety of exhibits, demonstrations, and entertainment. The museum is open through the summer and offers a wealth of knowledge about Libby's history. The Smithsonian traveling exhibit, "Key I
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Heritage Museum Opening (June 3, 2006)
by Maggie Craig
The Heritage Museum opened for the season on Saturday with an outstanding display of historical items. Equipment used in mining, logging, and farming from the early 1900's was on hand and operating for demonstrations. A gold panning area was set up so visitor
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