Guest Post

Believing that “Republicanism” is a cult is utterly ludicrous. I could turn that around and say Democrats are more cult-like with their obsession over the unreality of “Russian collusion” nonsense […]

I was pleased to read the letters that objected to Mr. Essen’s letter of the prior week. Mr. Sperry’s letter was prompted by Mr. Essen’s, as was mine and two […]

We live in a gorgeous valley with a world class river running through the middle of it. The river runs through both private and public land which limits the access […]

By Edward Sperry, Stevensville   I have hesitated to write concerning the Guest Comment of July 12 by Marty Essen entitled “The Cult of Republicanism.” I was revolted by Essen’s […]

I typically vote Republican – and I agree with the final statement in Marty Essen’s recent opinion article “The Cult of Republicanism”. I think the statement should be expanded to […]

It’s time to call Marty Essen for what he is: a “leftist.” Marty’s recent writings in the Bitterroot Star smack of real hatred toward Republicans and/or conservatives!   After reading […]

When I was a child we were taught that mankind was 9,000 years old and descended from the apes. Back in the 70’s a Time magazine cover suggested that we […]

Today I took my dog to the park, he was on a leash. There was another dog there, as it turns out, not on a leash. When this dog saw […]

I’m writing in response to Bradford Larkin’s comments entitled “Something wrong with this picture.” When reading it I discovered that I still have a certain pet following me around… it’s […]

Citizens For Fair Water, Inc. (0263125) Public Benefit with Members, registered with the State of Montana, June 16, 2015, as a Type 52 non-profit Montana corporation having one (1) Officer, […]

Residents of Hamilton: on July 24 at City Hall, 223 S. 2nd Street, at 5:30 p.m., the Hamilton City Zoning Board of Adjustment, six members, will hold their meeting. Please […]

Fishing on the Bitterroot River has changed considerably in the last few years, and it’s not for the better. Not only has the flood of boats become relentless, the day […]

By Marty Essen, Victor   A cult is a group of people that shuts out conflicting information and rejects facts in favor of an alternative reality.   It’s time to […]

By Bradford Larkin, Hamilton   I am confused about one simple truth here in the Bitterroot Valley. Would anyone please help me understand why we in Hamilton pay 20-30% MORE […]

Thanks to the Stevensville Fire Department, the price of our homeowners insurance has dropped 28%. We even received a substantial rebate on the remainder of our current annual policy. Stevensville […]

The other day St Paul Episcopal Church and the Montana Human Rights Network shared in sponsoring a presentation featuring Soft Landing Montana, a group which works with refugees living in […]

I just attended a meeting with a woefully ignorant organization called Soft Landing. Ms. Poole, the speaker who helped start this, couldn’t answer simple questions and most of her responses […]

Many Republican and all Democratic senators are being kept in the dark while a cabal of old white men develop a top secret “health care plan.” But Senator Daines brags […]

Media coverage of the Gianforte/reporter incident appears slanted far left, but supported by many wimps from the right. The public would believe Gianforte initiated a Hulk Hogan type move by […]

In the second week of June 1964, the worst natural disaster in Montana’s recorded history occurred in the state. It took the form of heavy rains that in a few […]