PFAS are per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. They are widely used, long-lasting chemicals, the components of which break down very slowly over time. There are thousands of PFAS chemicals, and they are found in many different consumer, commercial and industrial products. This makes it ...

Readers of Upper Peninsula history have come to know and respect Russell Magnaghi’s byline. And why not? The Northern Michigan University history professor emeritus has penned several U.P.-related volumes over the years,with his latest being “Classic Food and Restaurants of the Upper ...

Bacteria and viruses are the most common causes of food poisoning. With summertime here and backyard barbecues and family picnics on the horizon, Wade Dishaw, environmental health director at the Dickinson-Iron District Health Department, wants to take the opportunity to reinforce proper food ...

Out of sight, out of mind. It’s so much our rule, not the exception, that history often repeats itself. And when it does, memory comes flooding back — flooding being the operative word when it comes to our regional water levels. Not too long ago, historic and beloved family cottages ...

Michigan’s Aug. 2 primary election is roughly five weeks away, but election officials advise that absentee ballots are available now. Among the statewide races to be decided is which of five Republicans — already whittled down from 10 after another five vying to be the GOP nominee were ...

Safely installing a car seat can save a child’s life, as over 325 children under five are saved by car seats over the course of a single year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. However, a large portion of new parents don’t realize that they may be installing ...