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You don’t want to get caught on the wrong side of the canal this Saturday night when they close the Portage Lake Lift Bridge for maintenance. But if you do, there are places you can go to wait it out. The bridge connecting Houghton to Hancock will be closed from …

State revenues for the current and upcoming fiscal years are coming up way short of expectations, according to the House Fiscal Agency. The HFA is forecasting a $454 million shortfall in the current 2014-15 fiscal year, with much of the shortfall being blamed on tax credits, with businesses cashing in …

The Sulo & Aileen Maki Library is pleased to announce the reception of a grant from the Finlandia Foundation to support the expansion of the library’s Finnish studies collection. A majority of the new materials will be on display in the Maki Library in February during regular scheduled hours. The …

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has announced that the Upper Peninsula Habitat Workgroup has reconvened with new members and a renewed mission focused on improving and conserving critical U.P. winter deer habitat. The workgroup, comprised of natural resource professionals, private landowners and sportsmen’s groups, is led by Natural Resources …

On December 8, 2014, National Park Service Staff at Keweenaw National Historical Park presented the Midwest Region Outstanding Partner Award for 2014 to Liz and Ed Sheridan. This award is presented annually to an organization or person (in this case, two people) that provides an exemplary high level of support …

An environmental coalition says that new test results from the U-S Fish and wildlife Service show that DNA of the Asian carp has been detected in the Chicago Area Waterway System, less than one city block away from Lake Michigan. The Alliance for the Great Lakes, along with several other …

The Keweenaw Community Foundation (KCF) Board of Trustees is pleased to announce Jim Vivian as the organization’s new Executive Director. Jim will follow Barb Rose’s eight-year legacy of leadership, growth and compassion. The Board is collectively elated about Jim’s passion, new ideas and skills he brings to the foundation. His …

As the overnight closure of the Portage Lake Lift Bridge approaches…you may have heard what work will be done on the bridge and how…but why is the work being done? MDOT’s Alan Anderson answers that question. Given the age of the bridge, the harsh weather and simple wear and tear, …

Finlandia University is proud to announce its fall 2014 dean’s and honors list. The list includes 131 students, highlighted by 26 who earned a perfect 4.00 grade point average (GPA) during the semester. Students who complete 12 or more credits, earn a semester GPA of 3.75 or above, with no …

Among those sworn into the 98th session of the Michigan House of Representatives was 110th District Representative Scott Dianda. Dianda begins his second term in office serving the western Upper Peninsula…including Keweenaw, Houghton, Ontonagon, Gogebic, Iron and Baraga as well as part of Marquette County. Dianda’s first term included fighting …