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Kiwanians serve at Clear Lake
Clear Lake Education Center located on the Hiawatha National Forest between Shingleton and Manistique recently hosted eight Alger County Kiwanis adult members and 11 Key Club students, along with Stewards Group members and friends.
Read MoreKiwanians serve at Clear LakeEmotional intelligence can be developed
Just a few short years ago, I was working as a nurse practitioner in a busy and stressful women’s health clinic. And while I was “successful” in my career and good at my job, I was not very good at regulating my own emotions.
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Event to feature Iliana Regan, Michelin star chef
Looking ahead this month, please note: Munising School Public Library will be closed on Saturday, May 24, for the high school graduation day, as well as the following Monday, May 26, for Memorial Day. Thank you for your understanding, and we hope you have a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend. Storytime meets this coming Monday, May 12, at 10:30 a.m. Preschool-aged children and their caregivers are invited to attend this 30-minute activity for ages 7 and under. We hope to see you and your little one there. This is the LAST TaleSpinners Storytime session until September as we shift our gears to focus on summer reading for the next few months.
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Red or White? Turbulent time in Rock River Township
Editor’s note: This article is a revised version of Reino Akkala’s “A Troubled Time in Rock River Township,” originally published in 1995 in the Alger County Historical Society’s Alger Footprints.
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Fan event launches Bosworth’s fifth novel
Kristin Bosworth celebrated the launch of her fifth book, “Fixation,” with an exclusive super fan party at Upper Peninsula Inspired. The recent invitation-only event brought together devoted readers for an evening that reflected the novel’s dark, sultry themes.
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Thoughts on pairing wine and beer with food
Is there anything better than the first bite of your favorite meal? I don’t think so. The way the flavors rush over your pallet rewards the anticipation of a well-executed meal.
Read MoreThoughts on pairing wine and beer with foodMunising native to give talk, sign books
Whether it’s advancing to the next grade or high school graduation, this time of year is full of big transitions — and the big feelings that can accompany them — for parents and kids alike.
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