Jul 7, 2023 | Community
By Evan Deutsch Not all that long ago, birding (bird watching as it was called) was considered something older nerdy types did. Not anymore. It is fast becoming popular with people of all ages and abilities. The great thing about birding is the low price of entry. All...
Jun 30, 2023 | Community
By Sterling McGinn Newberry’s Fourth of July parade will honor local superheroes, and the Kiwanis Club has picked one Newberry superhero to serve as grand marshal. Peter Rahilly, a first responder and U.S. Army Veteran, is known by almost everyone in town. If he is...
Jun 29, 2023 | Community
By Sterling McGinn Are you ready for Independence Day—parades and fireworks? The communities of Newberry, Curtis, Naubinway, Hulbert, Grand Marais and Paradise are ready to help you celebrate with four days worth of fun and activities beginning this weekend. Hulbert...
Jun 27, 2023 | Community
June 29 is Turtle Day in Curtis. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., turtles will be all over town! Curtis is the former home of the World Championship Turtle Races. Turtles will be back, not to race, but to provide fun and games throughout Curtis. Come to Curtis for the turtle...
Jun 24, 2023 | Community
By Jim Dwyer After a local run of historic photo shows on Independence Day, from 2003 through 2019, a COVID-induced hiatus brought it to a halt for the past three years. This year, the show will be held on July 3 and 4 and will be sponsored by the Tahquamenon...
Jun 23, 2023 | Community
By Pete Wurdock A new tourist destination just 13 miles north of Newberry on M-123 has quickly become one of the greatest “feel good” attractions in the entire Upper Peninsula. It is called MI Dog, Michigan’s Summer Sled Dog Center and it is home to some of the...
