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Michigan Politics

Northern Congressmen Go Extra Mile(s)
By George Weeks
Michigan's two northernmost congressmen, Representatives Bart Stupak (D-Menominee) and Dave Camp (R-Midland), represent more than half of Michigan 83 counties. They also have a big share of the hot-issues spotlight on Capitol Hill. More...

Engadine & Gould City

By Julie Freeman
477-6959 engadinenews@sbcglobal.net

Hello, everyone. Our weather continues to be nice, with above normal temperatures. Congratulations to Beth and Travis Tryon, who were married Wednesday, March 10. We wish them a lifetime of happiness. More...

Rexton-Garnet

By Linda Livermore
595-7283

A few students still around for the weekend were Jamie Maison from Northern Michigan University and Kristen Derusha from Bay College. The weather this past weekend was spectacular, causing most folks to develop a case of spring fever. More...

DEAL ME IN

A Negative Expectation Game Like Craps Can't Be Beat
Mark Pilarski

Dear Mark: Some time ago, you mentioned a bet on the crap table that I had never heard of. It seemed like a "no lose" proposition. Could you explain what it was? Frank H. More...

Engadine Consolidated Schools

HOME OF THE EAGLES•KNOWLEDGE LETS YOU SOAR
by Angie McArthur Superintendent

Last week, I took a small group of students to a rally in Lansing for the Save Our Schools, Students and State (SOS) movement. We marched to the Capitol to bring our message to the legislators. More...

Brevort

By Lois Movalson
292-5581

Connie Paquin of the Rexton area reports seeing two robins in Evelyn Selby’s front yard this past week. Connie has spotted yellow and purple finches around her home. More...

Les Cheneaux

By Helen Shoberg
484-2626 • helenshoberg@centurytel.net

A much needed rain and strong winds enveloped the Eastern Upper Peninsula over the weekend, getting rid of much of the dirty snow and really opening up Cedarville Channel. What fun it is to see the swans swimming out there once again. More...

Looking Back

St. Ignace News
March 17, 1885

125 YEARS AGO St. Ignace News March 17, 1885 The dog poisoner appears to be taking a rest. ••• More...

Mackinac Island

By Jeannette Doud
847-6298

The big news is Arnold Line made the first trip of the season Monday, March 15. More...

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