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Rich Lowry

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In the contention over the U.S. peace plan for Ukraine, the Europeans are in their accustomed role — carping from the sidelines. Not only can the once-great European powers no longer dictate the fate of far-flung parts of the world, they can't even dictate the end of a war involving a ...

All night vigil

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HOUGHTON, MI – As the perfect prelude to the Christmas season, the combined choirs of Michigan Technological University will present Segei Rachmaninoff's iconic "Vespers" at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Lake Linden. Under the direction of Jared Anderson, chair of ...

A bit of everything

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HANCOCK — The 49th annual Poor Artists Sale will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the CLK Gymnasium in Calumet. The Poor Artists Sale is an annual juried holiday art fair hosted by the Copper Country Community Arts Council as a benefit for the Community Arts Center in Hancock. ...

Working together

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HANCOCK – Two local organizations, Advocates for those without a voice everywhere (AWAVE), and Keweenaw against the Oligarchy (KATO), are working to reduce homelessness by the end of December, 2025. AWAVE and KATO are seeking donations from individuals and organizations to raise $30,000 by ...

Celebrating Independence

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HANCOCK — It’s been at least four generations since Finland achieved its independence in 1917, and this year’s observance of that courageous achievement at the Finnish American Heritage Center will put several members of the youngest generation in the spotlight. Beginning at 5:30 p.m. ...

‘A beautiful sight’

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HOUGHTON — The City of Houghton will usher in the holiday season Friday with the annual Winter Wonderland event. The festive community celebration will take place from 5 - 8 p.m. on the Houghton downtown pier. This annual event will feature a variety of family-friendly activities designed to ...