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Belgrade woman gets Spirit of Advising Award

Belgrade woman gets Spirit of Advising Award

A family and consumer sciences teacher at Manhattan Public Schools received the Spirit of Advising Award at a state conference. Amanda Swenson, who lives in Belgrade, attended the March 19-20 Montana FCCLA State Leadership Conference in Bozeman last month and was honored with the award at that event. “She&

Record-breaking triathlete to speak at HEART Initiative panel

Over the course of 64 days — across the waves of the Caribbean, the mountains of Mexico and, finally, the finish line in Washington D.C. — Norma Bastidas completed the world’s longest triathlon. Behind her success is a story of endurance that transcends physical capabilities. On April 14, the HEART

This Child Abuse Prevention Month, be the voice a child needs in court | Opinion

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month — a time to recognize the importance of strengthening families, supporting children, and ensuring that every child who has experienced abause or neglect has someone advocating for their safety and well-being. As judges, we are tasked with making life-altering decisions for children

Do parents who drink influence their kids’ future alcohol habits?

Do parents who drink influence their kids’ future alcohol habits?

By Stephen Beech Parents' boozy habits really do rub off on their children, according to new research. The alcohol and drug use of moms and dads has a major influence on their children's future consumption, the study suggests. But stricter parenting styles can break the “like father,

Missoula hospital earns first-of-its-kind newborn care honor

Missoula hospital earns first-of-its-kind newborn care honor

Missoula, Mont. — Community Medical Center said it became the first hospital in the country to receive a Level III with surgery NICU designation from the American Academy of Pediatrics. Hospital representatives said the recognition also made Community Medical Center the only hospital in Montana with any neonatal designation from the

Amsterdam marks 25 years of gay marriage with weddings

Amsterdam marks 25 years of gay marriage with weddings

Amsterdam on Wednesday celebrated 25 years since same-sex weddings were legalised, with Rob Jetten, the first openly gay Dutch prime minister, as guest of honour. The Netherlands made history on April 1, 2001, when it became the world's first country to legalise gay marriage. Nearly 36,000

Japan allows joint child custody after divorce

Japan allows joint child custody after divorce

Divorcing parents in Japan can opt to share custody starting Wednesday, ending a system both criticised for encouraging parental child "abductions" and defended as a safeguard for domestic abuse survivors. For decades in Japan, only one side -- almost always the mother -- was granted parental authority post-divorce, making