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Standing 6'7" tall, Anaconda Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center heavy equipment student Waylon Jefferson bypasses the need for a ladder on Tuesday morning as he reaches up and hangs one of the many flower baskets decorating downtown Anaconda as his fellow students look on. Leader photo: James S. Rosien
Fri, 06/05/2026 - 22:45
Phoebe Hearst, left, founder of the Hearst Free Library, will be the topic of a talk by historian Brenda Wahler, right, for the Anaconda-Deer Lodge County Historic Resources Board's "Anaconda's Past" historic speaker series at noon on Thursday, June 11 at the library, 401 Main St. in Anaconda. A statue of Hearst will be unveiled outside the library at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 13. Photos courtesy of Brenda Wahler.
Fri, 06/05/2026 - 22:30
Sharon Johnson, left, Patsy Sheahan and Carol Westerlund, right, members of the Anaconda High School Class of 1966, present Class of 2026 graduate Gavin Browning with the Class of '66 "Good Kid Award." Leader photo: James S. Rosien
Fri, 06/05/2026 - 22:11
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Phoebe Hearst, left, founder of the Hearst Free Library, will be the topic of a talk by historian Brenda Wahler, right, for the Anaconda-Deer Lodge County Historic Resources Board's "Anaconda's Past" historic speaker series at noon on Thursday, June 11 at the library, 401 Main St. in Anaconda. A statue of Hearst will be unveiled outside the library at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 13. Photos courtesy of Brenda Wahler.
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Sharon Johnson, left, Patsy Sheahan and Carol Westerlund, right, members of the Anaconda High School Class of 1966, present Class of 2026 graduate Gavin Browning with the Class of '66 "Good Kid Award." Leader photo: James S. Rosien
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Teague Cromwell, top left, SheaLee Novak, Jesse Jones, Gavin Browning, above left, and Brody Galle are the top five graduates for the Anaconda Junior/Senior High School Class of 2026, and will speak at the class's commencement ceremony on Friday, June 5 at the Memorial Gym – as will AHS teacher Josh Tone, above right, pictured speaking at the 2023 commencement. File photos.
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Aaron Flint, a candidate in the Republican primary for the 1st Congressional District, speaks at the Firefly Cafe earlier this month. Leader photo: James S. Rosien
05/29/2026 - 23:32 -
Sisters Natalie, left, and Jaidyn Holdaway sing a duet of the National Anthem at a volleyball game last fall. Jaidyn is a finalist for the Big Sky State Games National Anthem Contest; online voting for the contest is open until June 9 at the Big Sky State Games website, www.bigskygames.org, or on the BSSG Facebook page. Leader photo: James S. Rosien
05/29/2026 - 23:25 -
Veterinarians perform spay and neuter operations on pets at the Anaconda Spay & Neuter Clinic at the American Legion Hall in 2025. The clinic is set to return to the Legion Hall at 220 Cedar St. on Saturday and Sunday, May 30-31. Leader file photo.
05/29/2026 - 23:22 -
An ADLC Law Enforcement photo shows a section of the splash park at Washoe Park that was vandalized over the weekend. Courtesy photo.
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Holly Morris has been selected as the new principal at Fred Moodry Intermediate School. Courtesy photo
05/28/2026 - 01:34 -
The Copperhead boys' varsity tennis team stand with their trophy for winning the Southwest B/C Divisional Tennis Championship, which they won on their home court at Washoe Park on Friday and Saturday, May 22-23. Photo courtesy of Spencer Fehr.
05/28/2026 - 01:22
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Phoebe Hearst, left, founder of the Hearst Free Library, will be the topic of a talk by historian Brenda Wahler, right, for the Anaconda-Deer Lodge County Historic Resources Board's "Anaconda's Past" historic speaker series at noon on Thursday, June 11 at the library, 401 Main St. in Anaconda. A statue of Hearst will be unveiled outside the library at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 13. Photos courtesy of Brenda Wahler.
Sharon Johnson, left, Patsy Sheahan and Carol Westerlund, right, members of the Anaconda High School Class of 1966, present Class of 2026 graduate Gavin Browning with the Class of '66 "Good Kid Award." Leader photo: James S. Rosien
Sherrie Patterson, left, president of the Anaconda Women's Club and joined by fellow members Anne Calhoun, middle, and Tammy Scott, right, present scholarships to Anaconda Junior/Senior High School Class of 2026 graduates SheaLee Novak, second from left, and Brayden Villasenor, second from right. Not pictured: Class of 2026 grad and scholarship recipients Rachel Loomis and Jesse Jones. Courtesy photo.
A mama goose leads her five goslings out of the water at Washoe Park on Saturday, May 30. Photo courtesy of Carly Moodry.
Chris Eamon, left, presents an Anaconda Golden Gloves Boxing Club scholarship to Anaconda Junior/Senior High School senior Hayden Lunceford while fellow senior Remington Bussard receives an Anaconda Golden Gloves Boxing Club scholarship from Jered Lunceford at the club's boxing gym at 415 E. Park Ave. in Anaconda. Leader photo: James S. Rosien
Aaron Flint, a candidate in the Republican primary for the 1st Congressional District, speaks at the Firefly Cafe earlier this month. Leader photo: James S. Rosien
Sisters Natalie, left, and Jaidyn Holdaway sing a duet of the National Anthem at a volleyball game last fall. Jaidyn is a finalist for the Big Sky State Games National Anthem Contest; online voting for the contest is open until June 9 at the Big Sky State Games website, www.bigskygames.org, or on the BSSG Facebook page. Leader photo: James S. Rosien
Veterinarians perform spay and neuter operations on pets at the Anaconda Spay & Neuter Clinic at the American Legion Hall in 2025. The clinic is set to return to the Legion Hall at 220 Cedar St. on Saturday and Sunday, May 30-31. Leader file photo.
Following up on Wednesday's article about the vandalism at Washoe Park that occurred over Memorial Day Weekend, we received visual confirmation of similar vandalism that occurred atop Mt. Carmel Cemetery where concrete barricades at the cemetery were defaced as well. If you have any information about the vandalism, call ADLC Law Enforcement at (406) 563-5241. Photo courtesy of Monique Miller.
An owl gazes down inquisitively from its perch atop a tree in Washoe Park earlier this month. Photo courtesy of Carly Moodry.
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