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Volunteer drivers needed: Local orientation June 16

MARQUETTE — Little Brothers – Friends of the Elderly OF Marquette is inviting community members to learn more about becoming volunteer drivers at an upcoming orientation at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 16. The session will take place at the LBFE office, 131 W. Washington St., Suite C, Marquette. LBFE is seeking compassionate volunteers to assist older adults in the community by providing non-emergency medical transportation. Reliable transportation is one of the biggest barriers facing seniors and ensuring they can attend vital medical appointments is essential to their health and ...

Attention dinosaur lovers!

NEGAUNEE — The Negaunee Public Library will host Dinosaur Trivia Night at 5 p.m. Tuesday. This family-friendly event will test participants' prehistoric knowledge through three rounds of questions. Teams can be up to 6 players with prizes awarded to the top three teams. This event is free to attend and designed for dinosaur aficionados of all ages, but registration is appreciated. For more information or to register, please visit the library's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/NegauneePublicLibrary/ or call 906-475-7700 ext.18.

UPCM summer programs cited

MARQUETTE — The Upper Peninsula Children's Museum has announced that it will be hosting summer programs. Members receive $10 off per week! UPCM Summer Discovery Programs are designed for children ages 6–10 and feature six themed weeks filled with creativity, STEM activities, dramatic play, hands-on projects, museum exploration and imaginative learning experiences. This is its first year with summer programming, so it is limiting the size to 25 students per week. You may sign your child up for any weeks that interest ...

Michigan Water Trust Fund Act legislation introduced in State Senate

MARQUETTE — In the Michigan Senate, Sen. Sam Singh has introduced legislation to address Michigan's persistent, underfunded water infrastructure needs and support safe, affordable drinking water for all Michigan residents. The Michigan Water Trust Fund Act (SB 950 & 951) would raise approximately $300 million annually by imposing a 25-cent per gallon royalty to be paid by bottled water companies that extract and sell Michigan's public water resources. "We live in the heart of the world's largest freshwater system, and yet too many of our neighbors are without clean, safe, affordable ...

Baraga Community Memorial Hospital seeks community input for strategic planning

L'ANSE — Baraga Community Memorial Hospital is inviting all community members in its service area to participate in a series of listening sessions as part of a strategic planning process. This initiative is designed to gather vital community input to ensure the hospital is working towards providing the precise care the community wants and needs. Everybody in the BCMH service area is invited to attend and share their thoughts and priorities for local healthcare. BCMH CEO Rob Stowe will be on hand at the sessions. Community Listening Session Schedule The community is encouraged to ...

Superiorland Yesterdays

30 years ago MARQUETTE — Although it’s scheduled to be built next week, Marquette’s Build A Dream playground project still needs volunteers for all work shifts, organizers said. Construction of the 12,000 square-foot playground at Mattson Lower Harbor Park is scheduled to begin Wednesday morning. Some 100 volunteers are needed for each of three daily shifts that run from 8 a.m. to noon, 12:30 to 5 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Lunch and super are provided for workers throughout the five-day project. Although workers are needed for all shifts, there is a particular need for ...