HANCOCK — The spreadsheet on the computer in the back of Melissa Davis’ office tells the story: 108 rim-joist seals, 80 refrigerators, 73 heat-pump water heaters, about 30 tankless water heaters, thousands of energy-efficient bulbs. Add it all up, and Melissa Davis has helped about 1,100 ...

HANCOCK — “Nisu” is a traditional sweet bread made with cardamom. It’s also the name of a new Finnish-style bakery in downtown Hancock. While you can get nisu bread there, the delicacy might not have originated in Finland, according to owner and Finnish immigrant Irma Boyd. “It’s ...

The eyeglasses on Trisia Narhi’s face are deceiving. As co-owner of Copper Range Depot Family Restaurant and Roy’s Pasties & Bakery in Houghton, Trisia has proven her vision is better than 20/20. Equipped with a can-do attitude and a what-it-could-be conviction, this Michigan ...

This is one in a series of staff writer Graham Jaehnig’s personal experiences as a beginner kayaker. Most vehicles are equipped with crossbars on the roof. The crossbars are what you will rest your kayak when you put it on your car. To make the process easier, though, before you lift the ...

This is one in a series of staff writer Graham Jaehnig’s personal experiences as a beginner kayaker. You’ve selected a kayak, an appropriate life preserver for the kind of kayaking you envision doing; you’ve selected the best paddle for your kayaking; now it is time to think about how ...

This is one in a series of staff writer Graham Jaehnig’s personal experiences as a beginner kayaker. In the last installment of the kayaking series, the topic was types of kayaks and suggestions for selecting the right one for the individual paddler. Once you have selected the kayak, It ...