By Mark Thiessen and Audrey McAvoy Associated Press ANCHORAGE, Alaska — A U.S. appeals court on Wednesday halted a lower court ruling that would have shut down southeast Alaska’s chinook salmon troll fishery for the summer to protect endangered orca whales that eat the fish. The ...
“Down around the bend in the water, bring your fishing line.” – Gordon Lightfoot As is not uncommon across this peninsula, nature has flipped the script in short order and delivered us from a brief series of cold and gray early mornings. At least for now. The days of summer – dog ...
It was a busy weekend in Ontonagon County. Some took part in the community-wide garage sale, while Mom and Dad took the kids to the 10th Annual Kids Fishing Tournament. This took place at the Rockland Pond at the former Minesota Copper Mine site. Yes, it’s Minesota, not Minnesota, and ...
Ontonagon County has gone through numerous cycles over the last 100 years. Through the economic climbs and falls of industry what has remained consistent is the voluntary efforts of residents, businesses, and visitors. Volunteerism was essential at this year’s 20th Annual Aspirus Lake ...
Flowers are blooming, birds are chirping, and bugs are creeping! Spring has finally sprung in the Upper Peninsula. While many of our favorite plants and animals are waking up, some not-so-desirable invasive species are also making their presence known. One unwelcome species is the spongy moth ...
By MADDIE BURAKOFF AP Science Writer NEW YORK — Wake up early this weekend to catch a celestial sight: Five planets will line up in the sky before sunrise on Saturday. Saturn, Neptune, Jupiter, Uranus and Mercury will appear together, weather permitting. Here’s how to spot the planet ...