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The Place by the Island: Legends of the Hiawatha: Tommy Page
In “Legends of the Hiawatha,” Beacon columnist Rod DesJardins recalls Tommy Page, a mysterious hermit who lived along the Indian River and left his name on a bridge. Through a story passed down by a local resident, DesJardins offers a glimpse into a time when the Upper Peninsula was wilder, its forests home to unforgettable characters.
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