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By Karen Gould Sails were hoisted signaling the beginning of the last of three area yacht races when the Mackinac to Manitoulin international island-to-island sailing competition left Mackinac Island Wednesday, July 27. More ... Earth Voyager Sets Record in Bayview Race By Karen Gould Earth Voyager, a 60-foot trimaran from Rochester, New York, with her crew of six, stole the show last weekend by breaking the Southampton course record, finishing in 21 hours and 30 seconds in what is being called the fastest Bacardi Bayview Mackinac Race from Port Huron. More ... Be Careful of Cigarettes, Matches During Drought Drought conditions on Mackinac Island are becoming severe, said Fire Chief Dennis Bradley, and the precipitation last week has not been enough to ease conditions. “This is getting pretty bad for Mackinac Island,” he said. More ... Public To See Master Plan Priorities By Jessica Delaney What is the worst thing that could happen to Mackinac Island? A hard question, but one that the Master Planning Committee is asking residents to consider as they continue work on providing a new master plan for More ...
The sound of forge and anvils will be ringing down Market Street Saturday, August 6, as Mackinac State Historic Parks hosts the 21st Annual Benjamin Blacksmith Convention. More than 25 blacksmiths from throughout Michigan will be participating this year, from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m., at the Benja More ... City Approves Ambulance Bid By Leslie Rott The Mackinac Island City Council, armed with $75,000 in pledges for a new ambulance, will purchase a 2005 Ford E-250 super cargo diesel van from Holden & Holden, Ltd of Harrison and expects to take delivery in November or December. More ... |
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