Saturday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, with a high of 73 and low of 40 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Back to school 2026: valley districts begin new year with new programs, projects (bitterrootstar.com) — Hamilton families are starting the 2026-27 school year with new strategic planning, a School-Community Relations Team, and expanded career pathways through the Bitterroot Polytech charter program. The article also updates you on major initiatives, facilities projects, and enrollment trends in neighboring Corvallis, Darby, Stevensville, Florence-Carlton, and Victor districts across the Bitterroot Valley.
• Guide to the 2026 Class A state golf tournament in Shelby (406mtsports.com) — Hamilton golf fans can watch local standout Cameron Burnett compete at this week's Class A state tournament in Shelby, facing top players from across Montana. The preview highlights returning medalists, key contenders, and where Hamilton's representative fits into a strong statewide field of high school golfers.
📸 Took this Giant Darner dragonfly photo in the yard of the Home Restore while I was thrifting for fence posts. She was about 5" long and didn't look real, until she moved! —Nick L L.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Upcoming Music-Related Events Neighbors and fans, mark it down on your calendar as I will be setting up by City Hall this Saturday for the Apple Days Festival on October 3rd. … (Nextdoor Hamilton City)
I see there hasn't been much participation in the 2026 Faves of Hamilton voting. Are we an uninspired , unimpressed group or do people just not like participating in surveys? (Nextdoor Hamilton City)
Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. posted a job opening for Animal Care Technician I in Hamilton. Apply here.
Glacier Bancorp, Inc. posted a job opening for Relationship Banker in Hamilton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hamilton here.
'No more roads:' Protesters gather in Missoula, taking a stand against Roadless Rule Repeal (kpax.com)
October to start warmer than normal for much of the state (kpax.com)
Trekker Kids Program Series Continues in October at Travelers' Rest State Park (theoutdoorwire.com)
Ok Hamilton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!