MARQUETTE — Rising temperatures and changing environmental conditions in the Great Lakes are contributing to harmful algal blooms, and new research suggests that the nearshore regions of Lake Superior could indicate climate change’s effects on the region’s ecosystem. The study, in ...
MARQUETTE — The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians’ Elder Service Division is designed to provide tribal elders with the best possible programming to meet their needs, promote healthy living opportunities and improve their daily lives. These programs provide high quality in-home, ...
MARQUETTE — House Republicans are pushing to repeal a 2023 law that gives the state siting authority over large renewable energy projects. The law, which went into effect last November, gives the Public Service Commission the ability to issue permits to developers for utility-scale solar, ...
Dear Annie: My oldest son is married, and while I have always tried to maintain a good relationship with my daughter-in-law, it’s clear that she doesn’t like me. Despite this, I love my two grandchildren more than words can express and cherish every moment I get to spend with them. However, I often feel excluded from their lives, especially when it comes to family trips. My daughter-in-law is very close to her mother, and they frequently plan vacations to Disneyland and Disney World — places that I adore. Over the years, there have been four different Disney trips that included ...
Some medical topics are not for the faint of heart or those with a weaker stomach. One obvious example is that of chronic wounds and their care. As a specialist in foot and ankle medicine, I find this a fascinating topic which occupies a fair amount of my attention. Although not everyone’s cup of tea, wound care is challenging. An extremely common concern, these non-healing sores (technically known as ulcers), are not only a common problem but often very difficult to resolve. Numerous physicians, in a variety of specialties, encounter them in the course of their work. Thus, some ...
In one of my previous columns, I reviewed some interesting fun facts about our great Lake Superior that certainly is a significant part of our great Upper Peninsula. Of course, Lake Michigan is also is very great part of our wonderful Upper Peninsula. We are certainly blessed to be here in the Upper Peninsula where we are surrounded by the five Great Lakes, which include Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, Lake Huron, Lake Ontario and Lake Erie. Let us now also take a look at some of the very interesting fun facts about Lake Michigan. Lake Michigan is the second largest of the Great ...
