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The art of books

COPPER HARBOR — Those going to Copper Harbor this weekend for Art in the Park, will also have a chance to celebrate the art of books Grandpa’s Barn book store will host a variety of regional authors for book signings during Copper Harbor’s annual Art in the Park this weekend. ...

ABBA ... Almost

CALUMET — One of the world's most highly acclaimed ABBA tribute act, ABBA LA takes the stage of the historic Calumet Theatre for one fantastic show tomorrow night. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Friday. ABBA LA is recognized as one of the top national tribute bands celebrating the timeless music of ...

To your good health

DEAR DR. ROACH: I'm a physically active 75-year-old man. I'm taking atorvastatin, losartan and amlodipine. During my annual physical in January 2025, my physician noticed a heart murmur. I had an echocardiogram done in February 2025 that showed a dilated proximal ascending aorta, measuring at ...

Dear Annie

Dear Annie: My granddaughter has a boyfriend who keeps cheating on her — three times now, and those are only the times I know about. Each time, she takes him back, swearing he's changed. I'm old enough to know how that story ends. She's smart and kind, and I hate watching her with someone ...

In Praise of the Pasty

CALUMET — Fresh-baked pasties, medieval knights, classic cars and one of the Upper Peninsula's most beloved eating contests are all on the menu as Pasty Fest returns to downtown Calumet this weekend. A celebration of the Copper Country's mining heritage and one of Michigan's most iconic ...

Come hungry!

CALUMET — Cornish miners brought pasties to the Keweenaw during the 1800s. The hearty, handheld meal was easy to carry underground and filling enough for a long day’s work. Long after the mines closed, the pasty remained — and today, it is one of the Keweenaw’s most beloved ...