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Navigating the waters
Recent allegations by local fisherman Rich Beauchaine have cast a spotlight on fishing activities by the Bay Mills Tribe in Au Train Bay, raising questions about compliance with tribal treaty rights and conservation practices.
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Turnout up slightly in election
Beacon Editor Results from the Nov. 5 general election in Alger County are now official, and they indicate a slight rise in turnout and a modest increase in Donald Trump’s local advantage over 2020 figures.
Read MoreTurnout up slightly in electionNEWS BRIEFS
Marquette Choral Society will present winter-themed concerts at 7:30 p.m. on Dec.
Read MoreNEWS BRIEFSTwo routines for a happy and healthy life
We’ve discussed the importance of routines here a few times before and how routines can have a positive influence on your life as a whole. Fitness routines, gratitude routines and meal preparation routines can all be game changers for your health and wellness.
Read MoreTwo routines for a happy and healthy lifeShould I consider marijuana for pain relief?
Q: I am 59 years old and have suffered from chronic pain since an auto accident about 10 years ago. A relative told me that smoking marijuana or eating products containing tetrahydrocannabinoid (THC) or cannabidiol (CBD) could really help me get around better with a lot less discomfort.
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Writers Wanted
The Munising Beacon is expanding its team of reporters and writers across Alger County. Are you passionate about reporting on the decisions made by government boards and commissions? Do you have a knack for finding and telling stories about the people in our community? Are you interested in writing about local sports, arts, the outdoors or business news?
Read MoreWriters WantedGenesis 1-2 shows creatio ex nihilo
Belief in the Creation account as literally described in Genesis 1–2 is not a doctrine that should be held loosely. A figurative stance on interpreting this passage causes great theological ramifications because such an interpretation is at odds with the testimony of the rest of Scripture and the uses of Creation as a foundation for the doctrinal positions of the biblical authors.
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Library will be closed Thursday and Friday for Thanksgiving
Ancestry.com resources are available to library patrons Please note: The public library will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 28, as well as Friday, Nov.
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Ron Erickson recognized for years of service
The third annual Alger County Veteran of the Year Community Service Award banquet took place on Veterans Day at the American Legion in Munising, honoring Ron Erickson for his outstanding service to both his country and his community.
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