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Today in History: August 8, devastating Maui wildfires

Today in History: August 8, devastating Maui wildfires By The Associated Press Today is Saturday, Aug. 8, the 220th day of 2026. There are 145 days left in the year. Today in history: On Aug. 8, 2023, a series of wind-driven wildfires broke out on the Hawaiian island of Maui, destroying ...

Local play review

What? A musical based on the happenings of Sept. 11, 2001? How is that even possible? "Come From Away" takes us into the heart of the remarkably true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Cultures clashed and nerves ran high, but uneasiness ...

Integration Ensemble to perform locally

ESCANABA – Bay College invites the community to an unforgettable performance by Integration Ensemble at 7 p.m. (ET) Thursday, Aug. 27, in the Bay College Besse Center Theater in Escanaba. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Integration Ensemble, led by acclaimed sitarist and guitarist Will Marsh, ...

Culvert project, bridge inspections to close some lanes

ISHPEMING — Work to replace a culvert on M-28 Business Route east of South 7th Street in Ishpeming is expected to start Wednesday, Aug. 12. Work will include backfill, slope restoration and repaving. The projected cost of the project is $112,000. Traffic restrictions will include one lane of alternating traffic will be open using traffic regulators. An 11-foot lane width restriction will be in place in the work zone. The culvert in question has reached the end of its service life. Its replacement will extend the lifespan of the roadway and increasing safety for motorists. M-28 BR ...