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Michigan Politics
Romney, McCain '08: Presidential PACs Spread Wealth Up North
     All involved say their focus is on the '06 election, but two '08 Republican presidential prospects are duking it out on the political action committee front in Michigan - to the financial benefit of Up North GOP organizations and candidates.
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     Is your favorite lake being clogged by weed growth, and you're hoping fishing can be given a boost by killing most of the plants?
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Engadine
     I would like to begin by sending condolences to the family of April Gouza, who passed away Thursday morning, August 24. April went to school in Engadine with our daughter. She was one of the nicest girls. It was always a pleasure to see her, and when we did, she always had a smile on her face and a
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Gould City
     Summer is ending for another year. The mornings are a little chillier than they have been, and the children are getting ready for their return to another school year. A time to start slowing down, go back to a routine, and lead a more normal lifestyle, whatever that may be.
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Mackinac Island
     What is more enchanting on a midsummer night than a leisurely walk on the boardwalk? To the right, high atop the hill, stands the beautiful Grand Hotel, so stately and proud. To the west is the Mackinac Bridge, with the glorious sunset casting its radiant rays on the Straits of Mackinac. In the dist
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Rexton-Garnet
     The steady rains and grayness was a not-so-subtle reminder that summer is winding down and fall is waiting in the wings.
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DeTour Area
     It might be close to summer's end, but the "beat" goes on. The second annual Summer's End Concert, to be held at the DeTour Union Presbyterian Church, will feature The Collecting Consort of Lakeview. The husband and wife musical team is Anne and Gary Wakenhut. Their daughter, Jennifer Hetzman-Holmes
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Outdoor Matters
A column from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources
     As you drive Michigan's roadways, you may have noticed those license plates featuring the image of a bird and its chick. You may have wondered what their purpose was or even how you could get one of those nifty plates with the duck.
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DEAL ME IN
Doubling Up And Heaving Shingles
     Dear Mark, What are your thoughts on the double up feature of video
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Looking Back
     115 Years Ago The St. Ignace News Saturday, August 29, 1891
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