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JD Vance swamped with groans at MAGA rally as he butchers local town name
A crowd at a Republican rally in Montana groaned as Vice President JD Vance, campaigning for the party’s midterm candidates, mispronounced the name of Helena, the state capital. Video of Monday’s rally in Belgrade, near Bozeman, shows Vance stressing the middle syllable, saying something like “Hel-EE-na,” as he introduced Republican Senate candidate Kurt Alme. Also Read: Trump risks decimating GOP in must-win state by rewarding loyalty But the U.S. Forest Service’s pronunciation guide lists the name as “HELL-uh-nuh,” with the stress on the first syllable. Montana radio station KMBR has counted...
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“Pandemonium on a frolic”: Nathaniel Philbrick writes about the California Gold Rush, the long fuse to the Civil War
This week on The Write Question, host Lauren Korn speaks with Nathaniel “Nat” Philbrick about The Rush: California Gold, the Civil War, and the Making of the Modern World (Viking Books). This episode has been edited for time. About the book:. In The Rush, Nathaniel Philbrick transforms the...
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Fish and Wildlife Commission to Meet December 10
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on a variety of items that will go before the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission during its next meeting, Dec. 10. The meeting will be held at the Montana Heritage Center in Helena starting at 8 a.m. The...
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Historic gates stolen from Helena’s Home of Peace Cemetery
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Helena veterans set to gain first standalone VA dental clinic
Helena, Mont. — A new Veterans Affairs dental clinic in the capital city is expected to expand care access for Montana veterans when it opens next year.The Montana VA Healthcare System is building a more than $8 million facility that will become the state’s first standalone VA dental clinic. The site will cover 12,758 square feet and include nearly 20 treatment rooms, along with lab and X-ray space.The project will also increase dental capacity by moving from four operatories at Fort Harrison to 12 in the new building.Some veterans said the need has been there for years as only three places in Montana currently offer dental services through the VA.“This will open the door for a whole lot of veterans to get seen, get cared for in a timely manner, and have somewhere where they know they can go and intermingle with other veterans that understand what they're going through,” said Duane Cunningham of The American Legion of Montana.Cunningham explained that dental issues can affect overall health, including mental health, confidence and well-being.“Having the ability to go in somewhere, get seen, get a treatment, and get I guess you say fixed, or at least have that feeling that you can
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Butte-Silver Bow recognizing importance of Red Ribbon Week
BUTTE, Mont. — Happening next week in the Mining City, the local government and the Butte Cares non-profit will be emphasizing the need to ensure youth remain drug free and make healthy choices. Red Ribbon Week runs from Oct. 23-31 across the nation, and every year, Butte-Silver Bow Chief...
Fairfield Sun Times
Helena veterans set to gain first standalone VA dental clinic
Helena, Mont. — A new Veterans Affairs dental clinic in the capital city is expected to expand care access for Montana veterans when it opens next year. The Montana VA Healthcare System is building a more than $8 million facility that will become the state’s first standalone VA dental clinic. The site will cover 12,758 square feet and include nearly 20 treatment rooms, along with lab and X-ray space.