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  • Farmer's Market Kicks Off July 9

    Jack H. Smith, Three Forks Voice|Jul 1, 2020

    It's a little over a week away from the 2020 opening date of the Three Forks Farmer's Market. The first market of the season is scheduled to take place Thursday, July 9 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the John Q. Adams Milwaukee Park. "We are absolutely thrilled for the Farmers Market as it will give the community something to do while maintaining social distancing and also connecting local producers with the community - a win-win all the way around," said Chamber Executive Director Leandra Hill....

  • Museum open for 2020 season

    Robin Cadby-Sorensen, Contributing Writer|Jul 1, 2020

    The Headwaters Heritage Museum opened June 15 and will remain open until September 15. The hours are 9 am to 5 pm daily, except Sunday, 11 am to 3 pm. Tuesday and Wednesday evenings have been discontinued. Admission is free. Due to Covid-19, the museum is sanitized after visitations and volunteers either wear masks or maintain social distancing from the visitors. There are many new exhibits this year, a Lewis and Clark display, much of which was donated by R.G. and Jackie Montgomery of Bozeman;...

  • City officials discuss firework ordinances

    STAFF REPORT|Jul 1, 2020

    With the 4th of July just a few days away, City of Three Forks officials are reminding local residents of fireworks rules. Under State statutes, fireworks are permitted to be sold in Three Forks beginning June 24, 2020, and may be sold through July 5, 2020. In the city limits, fireworks may only be set off on Jan 3 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. and on July 4 from 10 a.m. to Midnight. While still in COVID-19 PHASE 2, please ensure to maintain 6-feet between social groups. While those from the same...

  • Arbor Day Foundation Names Three Forks a "Tree City USA"

    Jul 1, 2020

    The City of Three Forks was named a 2019 Tree City USA® by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of its commitment to effective urban forest management. Three Forks achieved Tree City USA recognition by meeting the program's four requirements: a tree board or department, a tree care ordinance, an annual community forestry budget of at least $2 per capita and an Arbor Day observance and proclamation. "Tree City USA communities see the impact of an urban forest has in a community firsthand," said Dan Lambe, president of the Arbor Day Foundation....

  • The peak that wasn't: How Montana avoided the worst of COVID-19, and how that success could be undone

    Johnathan Hettinger, Montana Free Press|Jul 1, 2020

    Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Montana has been the safest state in the Lower 48. Despite early projections of hundreds of deaths and a shortage of ICU beds, the state's initial outbreak peaked with a daily caseload of 23 on April 1. The state was able to not only flatten the curve, but also go farther than any other state in stalling the virus's spread, with new cases zeroing out in late May. But over the past week, Montana has seen its largest surge of cases. On Thursday, the state reported 37 positive cases, the most in a...