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🌱 What former smeltermen saw when they finally revisited ASARCO’s old grounds

Hello again East Helena! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What former smeltermen saw when they finally revisited ASARCO’s old grounds
  • How East Helena neighbors can get $500 for a block party

Also on today's calendar: Philosophy On Broadway 2026 and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Chilly; an afternoon shower, with a high of 46 and low of 28 degrees.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 62, low: 31.
  • Sunday: Warm with partial sunshine, with a high of 69 and low of 38 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Smeltermen return to ASARCO site in East Helena (kxlh.com) — Former ASARCO smelter workers have returned to the East Helena site 25 years after its shutdown, revisiting a place that once anchored the town’s economy and identity. They shared memories of multigenerational jobs, strong camaraderie, and how they rebuilt their lives after the closure reshaped East Helena’s community and workforce.
   

• Lewis and Clark Public Health recruiting neighbors for block party campaign (montanarightnow.com) — East Helena residents can apply for a $500 stipend to host neighborhood block parties as part of Lewis and Clark Public Health’s new social-connection and preparedness campaign. Permit rules and event guidelines will differ for those in East Helena, Helena, and the rest of the county, so locals are urged to check the agency’s website before applying by the May 24 deadline.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • The blue footed booby.
    Didn’t even know this existed until about ten seconds ago and I already love it (Nextdoor East Helena)
  • Helena School District posted a job opening for Part time Science Teacher (0.5 FTE) in Helena. Apply here.
  • Residence Inn Helena posted a job opening for Housekeeping in Helena. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near East Helena here.

🗞 Nearby News

Helena

  • Helena High Mock Trial takes home seventh straight state title (ktvh.com)
  • Out & About: Youth Outdoor Experience, Earth Day Celebration, and Mineral Show (ktvh.com)
  • Crosstown tennis for print (helenair.com)

Manhattan

Butte

  • Dillon baseball remains undefeated with win over Butte Central (nbcmontana.com)

Ok East Helena! 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: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in East Helena

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in East Helena

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.