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ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE

MARQUETTE — Meg Harmon, a recent Westwood High School graduate, has been awarded an “Environmental Excellence” certificate and a $500 award for her student volunteer work with Citizens for a Safe & Clean Lake Superior, a local nonprofit that opposes the plan for an industrial rocket ...

Christie’s Chronicles: Some perspectives don’t change as we grow up

It’s funny how you see things as a kid. As an adult, you sometimes see them a lot differently, but sometimes you don’t.I’m not going to get into a deep psychological analysis of how a person — hopefully — matures over time and handles difficult life situations better than when they ...

Saving water is essential for life, planet

The Earth loses 25,920 liters per day of water according to the Petanu Water Treatment Plant; and although it seems that there is endless amounts of water on Earth, studies show that society could run out of fresh water by 2040, according to an article titled “18 Surprising Projections about ...

PWPL August youth events

Ocean Jars Aug. 2, 3, 4, 10 a.m. -5 p.m. Peter White Public Library Youth Services Come into the Youth Services room to make an Ocean Jar with an underwater scene, then take it home for mesmerizing play! Register for a time slot at pwpl.info/events. Registration opens July 12. Masks and ...

What’s Flying: Make your way out into nature

“Tears of joy are like the summer rain drops pierced by sunbeams.” — Hosea Ballou Tears of joy seem to be coming with raindrops this summer. They have been “as scarce as hens’ teeth” in this seemingly nationwide dry summer. The sunshine has been a welcome part of the days in the ...