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New at Peter White Public Library

“Class” by Stephanie Land In her second memoir, the author of “Maid” recounts her experience of seeking higher education, while also being a single-mother below the poverty line. Through her engaging, precise storytelling, Land vividly illustrates the inconsistencies of a society ...

Peterson retires as concertmaster

MARQUETTE — Marquette Symphony Orchestra concertmaster Janis Shier Peterson has announced her plans to retire as concertmaster and instead take on a new role Peterson is a founding member of the orchestra and only missed two concerts over 27 seasons. At the orchestra’s 2023-2024 season ...

Police log

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following information is collected from Marquette City Police Department dispatch log books recorded at the time the calls were received. The incidents reported may have proven to be unfounded once police investigated. Some log entries may be edited or omitted due to space ...

Superiorland Yesterdays

EDITOR’S NOTE: Superiorland Yesterdays is prepared by the reference staff at the Peter White Public Library in Marquette. 30 years ago MARQUETTE — If you are looking for a new or used car, plan on attending “How Not to Pick a Lemon” from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at The Women’s Center. ...

NPL to offer house plant program

NEGAUNEE — The Negaunee Public Library is offering a house plant workshop at 6 p.m. May 1. Plant Daddy Ashley will be the guest presenter in this second event in the new “So You Want to Learn About ...” program series at the lib,rary. Each participant will receive a plant to keep. The ...

NAMI programs scheduled

NAMI programs scheduled MARQUETTE — The National Alliance on Mental Illness Alger/Marquette offers free, confidential peer support groups from 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, May 13 and Thursday, May 16 in person and on Zoom, for individuals living with mental illness and friends or families living with ...