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Growing up 80s: Paula Porter

Summer days in the 1980's were especially a blessed time. It was an everyday occurrence to have an exciting day. Adventures were always awaiting. We lived in the country and the experiences we would have were exciting. Between the outdoors, the garden, and a few more memorable events. Each ...

Love Letter to the UP

PORT RICHEY, Fla. — Former Marquette resident Douglas Grossa published an historical fiction novel, “When Living Becomes Forever” in April. It follows the story of a Marquette woman who falls in love with 2,000-year old Newberry State Hospital Doctor, Matthew Falcone. Grossa, who ...

Dear Annie

Dear Annie: I'm writing for advice about a dear friend, "Meg," who we've known for more than 40 years. She has a son, "Rodney," who went to high school with our son and who has always been on the edge of being an outlaw. Over the years, we've seen Rodney continuously depend on his parents ...

Marquette man arrested

MARQUETTE — A 59-year old Marquette man has been arrested and charged with indecent exposure. According to the Marquette Police Department, Brian Andrew Legault is facing felony charges stemming from two indecent exposure incidences in Marquette. He was arrested Sunday in Marquette. Police ...

Removing waste

LAURIUM – The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) began cleaning up hazardous coal tar waste at a facility the Laurium Department of Public Works has occupied since a fired destroyed their previous garage in February, 2025. The work began on Wednesday. Laurium Village Manager Ian Lewis ...

With safety in mind

HOUGHTON – Isle Royale National Park is temporarily closing individual tent and group campsites and prohibiting tent and hammock use at Three Mile Campground for the safety of park visitors. According to a National Park Service press release from Liz Valencia, acting administrative officer ...