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Jason Mahoney, left, Sandi Harshbarger, and Pauly Leetz stand outside of the Project Care Food Bank in Anaconda where they dropped off $2,400 in donations (including matching funds) they'd collected in one night tending bar and playing music at 7 Gables Resort. Courtesy photo

Fri, 09/30/2022 - 19:37

Guest bartender brings in the bacon for food bank

Growing up in poverty in Butte

Better break out the lederhosen and dirndl dresses because Oktoberfest – as seen here in 2021 – is coming back to Anaconda on Saturday, Oct. 8. Leader file photo

Fri, 09/30/2022 - 19:35

It's okay-to-beer-fest at Anaconda's Oktoberfest

Time to dust off your lederhosen and pour a pint, as Oktoberfest is just aroud

Proposals for the former W.K. Dwyer Elementary School, which closed in 2016 during school consolidation in Anaconda, are now being taken by Anaconda-Deer Lodge County, which purchased the property on Tammany Street in early 2021 intending for it to become the new location for ADLC Head Start. Leader photo: James S. Rosien

Wed, 09/28/2022 - 19:17

Proposals sought for former Dwyer School property

What was once the W.K.

Crowds gather for a community meeting at Washoe Park on Wednesday to discuss a proposed splash park to replace the duck pond at Washoe Park

Fri, 09/23/2022 - 19:06

Splash park meeting springs suggestions for proposed facility

John Pellegrini, member of American Legion Post No. 21

Fri, 09/23/2022 - 19:00

American Legion selling potatoes to fund hall's roof repairs

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Jason Mahoney, left, Sandi Harshbarger, and Pauly Leetz stand outside of the Project Care Food Bank in Anaconda where they dropped off $2,400 in donations (including matching funds) they'd collected in one night tending bar and playing music at 7 Gables Resort. Courtesy photo

Guest bartender brings in the bacon for food bank

09/30/2022 - 19:37
Better break out the lederhosen and dirndl dresses because Oktoberfest – as seen here in 2021 – is coming back to Anaconda on Saturday, Oct. 8. Leader file photo

It's okay-to-beer-fest at Anaconda's Oktoberfest

09/30/2022 - 19:35
Proposals for the former W.K. Dwyer Elementary School, which closed in 2016 during school consolidation in Anaconda, are now being taken by Anaconda-Deer Lodge County, which purchased the property on Tammany Street in early 2021 intending for it to become the new location for ADLC Head Start. Leader photo: James S. Rosien

Proposals sought for former Dwyer School property

09/28/2022 - 19:17
Crowds gather for a community meeting at Washoe Park on Wednesday to discuss a proposed splash park to replace the duck pond at Washoe Park

Splash park meeting springs suggestions for proposed facility

09/23/2022 - 19:06
John Pellegrini, member of American Legion Post No. 21

American Legion selling potatoes to fund hall's roof repairs

09/23/2022 - 19:00
The stage is set for "The War of the Worlds" at the Washoe Theatre. Leader photo: Nikki Johnson

Anaconda Ensemble Theater takes on 'War of the Worlds'

09/23/2022 - 18:58
Anaconda Junior High School Copperhead girls cross-country runners Natalie Holdaway, back row left, Averie Sandoval, Jaidyn Holdaway, Anna Kerbis, Grace Mehrens, Faith Stainer, front row left, and Addy Case are all smiles at Montana City where they had a strong meet on Tuesday, Sept. 20

AJHS cross-country runners see strong results

09/23/2022 - 18:16
The duck pond at Washoe Park is pictured here in its current condition on Tuesday morning. The duck pond will be the site of a community meeting this evening, Wednesday, Sept. 21, at 6 p.m. to discuss replacing it with a splash park. Leader photo: James S. Rosien

Public meeting on proposed splash park set for tonight at duck pond

09/21/2022 - 19:21
Paul and Linda McGillen, left, Kody and Tammy Fischer, Judy Minnehan and Jim and Brenda Anderson stand in front of the Opportunity Community Club. Not pictured: Jim and Sundra Anderson and Sue Reisenauer. Photo: Tammy Fischer

Opportunity Community Club aims to reopen, with the community's help

09/21/2022 - 19:18
Jade Murphy, left, Nathan Landrun, seated, Brenna Walker, front row left, Mia Sutclife, Ingram Swimley, back row left, Alice Spritz and Dez Brown are the cast for "You Have the Right to Remain Dead," which opens Friday, Sept. 29 at Copper Village Museum and Art Center. Courtesy photo

'You Have the Right to Remain Dead': Interactive murder mystery play coming to Copper Village

09/21/2022 - 19:15
Students at the Anaconda Junior/Senior high school and it's adjacent Anaconda Legends Vocational Center will see increased dual-credit offerings this year, giving them more options for earning college credits. Leader photo: James Rosien.

AJSHS expands dual-credit classes

09/16/2022 - 19:18
Copper Street Brass, top, How Sweet It Is

Anaconda Live! Community Concert Association returns for 75th season

09/16/2022 - 19:16
A pair of Camaros get ready to race on the last day of the season at Lost Creek Raceway. Leader photo: Patrick Williams

Lost Creek Raceway concludes racing season

09/16/2022 - 18:44
Susan Malee, left, and Carly Moodry are two of the featured artists in the upcoming Anaconda Wildlife Art Expo who happen to be from Anaconda themselves. They're pictured here with several of their pieces in front of Copper Village Museum and Art Center, the event's sponsor and one of eight venues where artists will have their work displayed Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 16-18. Inserted into today's Anaconda Leader for local circulation is a special publication on the art expo providing information about each participating artist and their work, and see Page 8 for a guide to the venues and each artist that'll be there. Leader photo: Debbie Johns.

Featured artists: Anaconda artists gearing up for Art Expo's opening

09/14/2022 - 18:10
The American flag flies high atop the Anaconda Fire Department's ladder truck on Sept. 11 at Anaconda Pintler Search and Rescue's open house. Leader photo: Nikki Johnson

Search and Rescue hosts open house on 9/11

09/14/2022 - 18:03

News

Jason Mahoney, left, Sandi Harshbarger, and Pauly Leetz stand outside of the Project Care Food Bank in Anaconda where they dropped off $2,400 in donations (including matching funds) they'd collected in one night tending bar and playing music at 7 Gables Resort. Courtesy photo

09/30/2022 - 19:37

Guest bartender brings in the bacon for food bank

Growing up in poverty in Butte isn’t easy, but for one man, it taught h

It's okay-to-beer-fest at Anaconda's Oktoberfest

Election season ramps up in ADLC

Amended ordinance for Parks and Recreation Board up for public hearing

Anaconda's own Mike Gracia, longtime AP sportscaster and 'well-liked voice of reason,' retires after 40-year radio career

Washoe's atmosphere elevates nostalgic feel for 'War of the Worlds'

Sports

Larkin Galle hits one over the net against Florence.

09/28/2022 - 19:01

Lady Copperheads battle Florence

The Lady Copperheads volleyball team fell to th

Fast start not enough as ‘Heads fall 35-12

AJHS cross-country runners see strong results

Cross country competes at Thompson Falls Invitational

Anaconda falls in close match to Class A Dillon

Lady Copperheads defeat Arlee, improve to 4-1

Opinion

09/30/2022 - 19:24

If a diversion from reality is causing trauma, is it really still a diversion?

Escapism seems all the more necessary day after day after day, from the

I pity the poor immigrant

The nine terrifying words that still ring true

Our feathered friends have found their playground

Taking care of yourself is easier said than done, but it's so necessary

States leading the way in cannabis policy innovation

Social News

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Obituaries

09/28/2022 - 18:36

James V. Burnham

Thelma Irene Forwood

Diane Mae Pepper

Thelma Irene Forwood

Sandra Katherine Tompkins

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