The labor market in Central Montana remains extremely tight, with companies going head to head to attract the few workers still seeking jobs. Successfully attracting new workers will likely require
The Snowy Mountain Development Regional Port Authority discussed workforce development and community lead pipe testing at its bimonthly meeting Thursday morning.
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Nancy Sackett works on a computer at the Lewistown Library on Tuesday. The broadband in the building will soon be upgraded as part of a state pilot program.
Photo by Katherine Sears
A state pilot program will give a much-needed update to the Lewistown Library’s broadband infrastructure. Wedsworth Memorial Library in Cascade and Lewistown Public Library were selected for the program that will explore costs and best practices for updating the internet in libraries across Montana.
“A lot of libraries across the state have the same problem we do,” said Lewistown Library Director Dani Buehler. “The internet was installed a while ago and needs to be updated.”