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Also on today's calendar: Steak Fry fundraiser and 9 more events.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Kelly U.!
Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Carroll expands Pell Promise nationally for 2027 (helenair.com) — Carroll College in Helena is expanding its Pell Promise so that, starting in fall 2027, qualifying Pell-eligible students from any state can have their full tuition covered after grants, loans, and aid. The college is also cutting its listed undergraduate tuition by 40% and dropping general fees, aiming to make costs clearer and access easier for local and out-of-state families.
2. State to tear down former governor's residence (missoulacurrent.com) — A state advisory council has voted 8–1 to demolish the deteriorating former governor's residence at 2 N. Carson Street in Helena and convert the lot into state-owned greenspace. Helena Sen. Mary Ann Dunwell says high repair and maintenance costs drove the decision, while leftover funds from earlier appropriations will help pay for demolition and park work.
3. Seventh annual Montana Mathematical Modeling Challenge set for Oct. 17-18, 2026 (helenair.com) — Students in and around Helena can now register for the 24-hour Montana Mathematical Modeling Challenge, coming to Carroll College's campus October 17–18. Teams of three will tackle real-world, industry-inspired problems using math, statistics, computing, and any written or online resources they can find, but no outside help from other people.
4. Billings Central volleyball rallies in 4 sets to beat East Helena (montanasports.com) — East Helena volleyball fans saw their team take the first set at home in Helena before Billings Central stormed back to win the conference match 3–1. Despite a strong start and early second-set lead, the Vigilantes couldn't hold off Central's serving and defense, which carried the Rams to three straight set wins.
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