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What’s Flying: With outdoor experiences, optimism abounds

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“I think optimism springs from nature. I'm a gardener. Nature has taught me about rhythm, the essence of every art. With so much that is terrible, nature gives me pleasure.” - Mira Nair Optimism reigns with just a touch of sunshine and a warm day. Although there are still limitations to ...

New at Peter White Public Library

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New teen books have arrived! Here are a few of my personal recommendations from the past month. The Extraordinary Disappointments of Leopold Berry by Ransom Riggs Leopold is seeing strange things, glowing trapdoors, raccoons with their tails on fire and people popping teeth into the parking ...

Vaccinations urged as measles, whooping cough make comeback

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MARQUETTE — With measles cases on the rise nationally and in Michigan, public health leaders and physicians are urging families to ensure their children—especially infants—are up to date on routine vaccinations, experts say. In 2024, Michigan reported 2,081 cases of pertussis, a 19-fold ...

MDHHS: A way forward

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MARQUETTE — According to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, here’s what parents need to know: ≤ DTaP vaccine is recommended at 2, 4, 6, 15–18 months, and 4–6 years to protect against diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis. ≤ MMR vaccine is recommended at 12–15 ...