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Rare (to our area) butterfly pays a visit to the Northshore

August 5, 2023

This past Tuesday David MacLean sent several pictures of the Western White, Pontia occidentalis feeding on Sedum. Similar to the Checkered White, the main range of Pontia occidentalis includes the western U.S. to Central California, northern Arizona and northern New Mexico; central Ontario to the Yukon and Alaska.

Pet of the Week

August 5, 2023

This cat’s name is Arlo, and Arlo is a member of the Frith Family. Every morning Arlo and the fox share a moment together. Arlo is fascinated with the outdoors and loves watching all wildlife and birds.

Romance author visits Cook County Hub (Senior Center)

August 5, 2023

Eme McAnam came to The Hub senior center on Thursday, July 27, to read from her romance novel, Freefalling. As you might guess, it isn’t your typical steamy romance novel, “Freefalling is a senior romance novel,” Eme told the dozen or so listeners.

Stars of the North Music Festival

August 5, 2023

Glorious weather on Friday, July 28, kicked off the two-day Stars of the North 2023 Music Festival, and if there were some scattered showers on Saturday, well, that didn’t deter musicians or fans all that much. All in all, it was one great musical act after another.

Lightning filled the skies over the big lake last week on a couple of occasion as storms brought some much-needed rain

August 5, 2023

Grand Marais Garden Club shows off their “Garden Treasures”

July 29, 2023

Many displays of floral treasures graced the display tables of the Community Center last Saturday at the Garden Club’s annual flower show. The show was well attended and even welcomed 20 Thunder Bay Horticultural Society members.

West End Garden Club flower show a blooming success!

July 29, 2023

Members of the West End Garden Club rose to the theme Grammas Attic. Creativity abounded from pitchers, coffee grinders to a 1940s wedding dress. Bouquets were placed in doll houses and history scrapbooks were viewed by many. The setting at the Surfside Event center gave a special backdrop to Lake Superior.

Pet of the Week

July 29, 2023

This beautiful creature is Clio, and she was Jane Burley’s wonderful companion during their years together on the big lake in Croftville. Clio was gentle, playful, and curious. Jane Burley named Clio after the Greek Goddess Muse of History and Poetry.

Ellen B. Olson

July 28, 2023

It is with great sorrow and sadness to announce the passing of Ellen B. Olson on May 15, 2023. Ellen was an enrolled member of the Grand Portage Band. She…

Fred Bonin

July 28, 2023

First born son of Kenneth and Junice Bonin was born on July 23, 1947, in Duluth, Minnesota. Fred passed away on July 13, 2023. Fred attended grade school in Tofte…