No Down Time for Busy Huron, Just a Fresh Coat of Paint
     Using hand-held scrapers to remove peeling paint, the Arnold Transit crew prepares the Huron for her annual fresh coat of paint. Moored at the Favorite Dock in St.
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Island Deliberates Ferry Franchises, Property Purchase
Two Decisions Face Officials, and Both Would Give City Better Control Over Access, They Say
By Karen Gould
      Mackinac Island has an opportunity to shape the future of public access to the Island, say city officials, with a chance to purchase harbor property in three communities and a franchise with three boat lines that expires in six months. Last winter, the city learned from its attorneys that, if it wanted, it could franchise only one boat line to serve the Island in the future.
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Jazz Festival To Feature ‘Trombone Shorty’
Manhattan Transfer, The Four Freshmen To Perform
      Grand Hotel's Tea Garden will come alive with the sounds of jazz over the Labor Day holiday weekend with performances by renowned American classics Manhattan Transfer and The Four Freshmen. Headlining this year's festival is Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews and Orleans Avenue.
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