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Now is a wonderful time to curl up with a book, and cook some comfort food! “7 Ways” (2020) 641.555 OL Jamie Oliver brings us another wonderfully practical cookbook. This book is intended to give you new ideas for ingredients you are already familiar with. In fact, you can likely cook something from this book without a trip to the store! All recipes are created with ease in mind. Some are quick cook; while others are easy prep with slow cooker options. “Cool Beans” (2020) 641.65 YO Touted as “The ultimate guide to cooking with the world’s most versatile plant-based ...

Sunset skaters spotted at Teal Lake

Reader Anna Mattson of Negaunee submitted this photo showing ice skaters enjoying Teal Lake as the sun sets. Mattson said she later found out her granddaughter was in the group. Did you snap a great shot of the sun rising over Lake Superior? Or did you happen to snap a captivating image of ...

What’s Flying: Birds are reacting to the bitter cold

“Cold is merciless. It shows you where you are. What you are.” — Wim Hof Birds and humans alike have recognized the dangers of the extreme cold. More food and shelter from the wind will help tremendously. But the cold is showing. It has had an immediate and dramatic effect on the ...

New at Peter White Public Library

With social distancing, people have been asking for a lot more book recommendations than they usually do, and one of the most common requests I get is for “just plain good books.” This is a pretty tall order, because there are just so many. But, to start you off, here are a few of our newest books, guaranteed to keep you hooked with their amazing stories. If you need more recommendations, call the reference desk at 906-228-9510 ext. 3 or request a Library in a Bag full of personalized selections online at pwpl.info. “Betty” Tiffany McDaniel FIC MCDANI Betty, is a ...

Listening to birds important

“If you make listening and observation your occupation, you will gain much more than you can by talk.” — Robert Baden-Powell Birders learn that listening can be just as important to finding and identifying birds as sight. Birding at night often leaves them and researchers listening for ...

Lake Bancroft sunset dazzles in Ishpeming

Reader Sue Danielson submitted this photo of the sun setting over Lake Bancroft in Ishpeming. Have you snapped a notable photo in the local area? Did you take a great shot of the sunset over the Dead River Basin? Or did you happen to capture a stunning image of local wildlife? The Mining ...