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'Water Wonderland'Wonders About Water By George Weeks Drought-stricken California just had its driest one-year period since 1924 and is all the more prone to wildfires. Georgia has been battling drought for five years. More ...
Jean Nicolet Was Little Known Explorer of Upper Great Lakes BY FRANK STRAUS A few steps up above the north pier of Arch Rock, accessible by a wooden staircase, stands a bronze plaque now almost a century old. Unveiled in 1915, the plaque commemorates Jean Nicolet, explorer of New France. More ...
Dental Care Is Essential, Especially for People With Diabetes By Yvan Silva, M.D. The statistics on the prevalence of adult-onset diabetes and the multiple co-morbidities that ensue continue to be of concern. Counting the numbers, 20.8 million American children and adults, representing 7% of the population, have diabetes; 14.6 million are diagnosed, while 6.2 million are undiag... More ...
She calls her the "miracle horse" and so far, so good. Diamond, an almost jet-black mare, belongs to Lin Sheppard at British Landing. The horse managed to survive a serious malady this past winter. Diamond is aptly named, for her only marking is a white diamond, square in the middle of her forehe... More ...
BY JEANNETTE DOUD Happy Fourth of July to all of the readers of the Mackinac Island Town Crier and The St. Ignace News. We hope it will be a bright, sunny day for all of the outdoor festivities planned by the Mackinac Island Fire Department. More ...
Residents Concerned About Rotting Norway Maple Trees By Patricia Martin I've had a lot of interest and feedback on last week's column on the problem of rot in Norway maples (Acer platanoides). It seems after the fall of the tree in front of La Chance Cottage, a lot of people took a close look at their own trees. One question I've been asked is, how to tell a Norway... More ... |
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