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A Raider’s recognition: Missoula VA clinic named in honor of Doolittle veteran

By Martin KidstonFebruary 21, 2019

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It was back in the 1920s when a plane appeared in the sky over David Thatcher's family farm in eastern Montana and a dream was born. He would later leave that dryland farm in Rapelje and fulfill his flying wish as a member of the U.S. Army Air Corps assigned to the Doolittle Raiders. Thatcher's family gathered with Sens. Jon Tester and Steve Daines and members of the veteran … [Read more...] about A Raider’s recognition: Missoula VA clinic named in honor of Doolittle veteran

VIDEO: From winter snow to summer fires, a bird’s-eye view of the Missoula Valley

By Martin KidstonFebruary 18, 2019

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https://youtu.be/GDpkAB0dLJc Ever wonder what the Missoula Valley and surrounding area looks like from the air? Here's a short video compilation with winter snowpack and summer fires. The Bitterrot Range glistens in the morning sun, and the Missoula Valley spreads green in the warmth of spring. Take quick ride from 12,000 feet and get a new view of the place we call … [Read more...] about VIDEO: From winter snow to summer fires, a bird’s-eye view of the Missoula Valley

New Missoula collaborative to discuss Clark Fork, Bitterroot, Blackfoot river needs

By Missoula CurrentFebruary 14, 2019

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A new Missoula community group that is working together on issues and opportunities related to local rivers will host a public open house next week in downtown Missoula. It's focus? Everything to do with rivers. Three Rivers Collaborative includes local businesses and nonprofits, along with city, county and state agencies, who all came together over the past year to create a … [Read more...] about New Missoula collaborative to discuss Clark Fork, Bitterroot, Blackfoot river needs

Richard Thompson plays the Wilma

By William MunozFebruary 12, 2019

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Richard Thompson is one of the founding members of the iconic British Folk Rock band Fairport Convention. Thompson has been recognized for his guitar playing as well songwriting skills. He brought his current band, Richard Thompson Electric Trio, to the Wilma Theatre and played to an appreciative audience. For more photos of the event, follow this link. … [Read more...] about Richard Thompson plays the Wilma

One-woman show: ‘All 100 Fires’ set for Monday night performance at Free Cycles

By Missoula CurrentJanuary 24, 2019

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Donna Oblongata  will bring her one-woman show, “All 100 Fires,” to Missoula on Monday, Jan. 28 for a performance at Free Cycles, 732 S. First St. W. “All 100 Fires” stars a guerilla commander and the audience, “the new recruits.” “It’s a funny play is you like being told that your best isn’t good enough,” says Oblongata, who is returning for a winter tour after taking … [Read more...] about One-woman show: ‘All 100 Fires’ set for Monday night performance at Free Cycles