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🌱 Why East Helena power bills are under state investigation right now

Also, don't miss 6th Annual Helena Septemberfest: Gulch Goes Galactic on the East Helena Patch calendar

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Greetings East Helena! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why East Helena power bills are under state investigation right now

Also on today's calendar: 6th Annual Helena Septemberfest: Gulch Goes Galactic and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 85 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Showers around; not as warm, temps: high: 75, low: 48.
  • Thursday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 75 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Montana PSC Investigating High NorthWestern Energy Bills (ksenam.com) — East Helena residents were among the first to report unusually high August NorthWestern Energy bills, prompting a formal review by the Montana Public Service Commission. Regulators are now taking complaints directly from customers statewide and asking anyone with a bill that seems out of line to submit copies and account details so they can investigate what's driving the spike.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday September 1
  • EVMS & EHHS Picture Day!
    EAST HELENA K-12 SCHOOL DISTRICT East Helena, MT 59635
    8:00 am
    • Wednesday September 2
  • Radley Picture Day!
    EAST HELENA K-12 SCHOOL DISTRICT East Helena, MT 59635
    8:00 am
    • Wednesday September 9
  • PPE Picture Day!
    EAST HELENA K-12 SCHOOL DISTRICT East Helena, MT 59635
    8:00 am
    • Thursday September 10
  • Eastgate Picture Day!
    EAST HELENA K-12 SCHOOL DISTRICT East Helena, MT 59635
    8:00 am
    • Saturday October 10
  • 5k Beer Run x Mt Ascension Brewing →
    Mt Ascension Gastropub, 317 Cruse Ave, Helena
    11:00 am

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Chipotle Mexican Grill posted a job opening for Kitchen Leader in Helena. Apply here.
  • SPECTRUM posted a job opening for Retail Sales Specialist in Helena. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near East Helena here.

🗞 Nearby News

Helena

  • Can Helena provide a true, low-barrier shelter? (montanafreepress.org)
  • 2026 Meteorological Summer Ends Weather Wise (ktvh.com)
  • Lewis and Clark Humane Society reaches 1,000 adoptions this year (ktvh.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By starting with a large fortune. (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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