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This week we read the Gospel of St. Matthew 20:1-16. If you recall, it is the simple story of a landowner hiring day laborers for his vineyard. The story is interesting and straightforward. The landowner needs workers and, as in our own time, goes down to the town square and finds laborers ...

Things are looking up

CALUMET – At its recent annual members meeting, The Calumet Theatre Company disclosed its 2025–26 fiscal year was more successful than anticipated. Also included in this past year is a shift in staff structure. Newly elected company president Jim Enrietti said former acting executive ...

Houghton war hero travels on honor flight

WASHINGTON, D.C. — More than five decades after serving in Vietnam, a highly decorated veteran found himself touring memorials honoring his and his comrades’ service while attending the 29th Upper Peninsula Honor Flight's excursion to Washington, D.C. Retired Lance Corporal Ronnie Boyce, ...

Historic cemetery

CHASSELL — The public is invited to take a tour of the first and most successful green burial cemetery in the Keweenaw and learn about its history and the historic township it calls home. The Keweenaw Green Burial Alliance is sponsoring a free public program and tour of the Chassell ...

Faith and Family

One of my favorite stores is St. Vincent de Paul's. Almost every small town in the UP has one. I am sure you have either shopped or visited one in your travels. What I find interesting is that many people don't know how the concept of thrift stores started. Or why it's named after a Catholic ...

Faith and Family

I recently attended a relative's wedding and the following reception. It was a wonderful affair, with excellent food and a great venue. The bride and groom beamed with happiness, and everyone wore their best. We were happy to party and wish the new couple well. Many people were visiting others ...