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The Portage Lake District Library will host a series of family programs throughout the summer presented by Isle Royale National Park and Keweenaw Park Rangers. Programs will be held every Tuesday, June 20 through August 26, from 1:00 – 1:45 p.m. These programs offer adventures and activities that are suitable …

Michigan Tech’s Department of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics is hosting high school students from Houghton, Calumet and Lake Linden at a Robotics Machining Workshop this week. The students are members of FIRST Robotics competition teams. Building a competition robot is a complex undertaking requiring electro-mechanical design, computer modeling, creating machining prints, …

The Downtown Houghton Farmers Market returns for its second season. The market will be held every Tuesday next to the Portage Lake District Library. Please note the new times for the market—3-6pm. Shop for fresh, local produce and enjoy live music from Steve Jones and the Garden City Hot Club. …

Besides eating a delicious pasty, the best thing about Pastyfest may be the parade! Pastyfest begins at noon this Saturday, with the parade scheduled to step off at its new time—2pm. Participants will line up on Mine Street facing the 6th Street Extension starting at 12:30. Main Street Calumet Executive …

There is a critical need for several blood types in the Copper Country. The U.P. Regional Blood Center says supplies are critically low of A- and O+. Plus, supplies of B+, B negative, AB+ and O+ are below optimal levels. To help meet the need for blood, they are holding …

Bridgefest made a splash and went out with a bang. Every summer, the festival brings Houghton and Hancock communities together to celebrate their connection: the Portage Lake Lift Bridge. From food to helicopter rides, there was something for everyone to enjoy. Bridgefest Organizer Ryan Towles said the event is fun …

The Hanka Homestead Finnish Museum in Askel, MI, is proud to be hosting Finland’s Ambassador to the U.S., Kirsti Kauppi, as part of the celebration of its annual Family Heritage Day on Friday, June 23.  At 3:00 p.m., she will be doing a flag-raising ceremony of the Finnish and American flags, …

LANSING, Mich. – Business leaders from 10 Michigan companies will travel Tuesday to the International Paris Air Show Le Bourgetto meet with prospective partners, distributors and customers with the aim of increasing export opportunities within the aerospace sector. The seven-day trade mission is led by Automation Alley in partnership with …

The Michigan Technological University Rail Transportation Program, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and a group of organizers are hosting the Midwest Rail Conference (MRC) in August. Formerly the Michigan Rail Conference, this newly-expanded program now has a regional focus with co-organizers, like the Freight Rail Transportation Committee (AR040) of …

SAULT STE MARIE, Michigan — The Coast Guard is reminding boaters to prepare for cold water despite warmer air temperatures, Friday. Although air temperatures are predicted to exceed 80 degrees this week, water temperatures of Lakes Superior, Michigan and Huron are still only in the high 30s to low 50s. …