Speer: Sanctuary meets and exceeds expectations
It’s interesting how the years have changed people’s minds in Northeast Michigan regarding the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary.
Back in 2000 those of us who worked hard at attracting the sanctuary to the community celebrated the fact of its opening. Truth be told, many of us were in awe of that event as we wondered many times if the concept ever would become reality.
We never had doubt as to whether the sanctuary would be a good thing for the community. We never had reservations as to whether the sanctuary would stimulate the economy and draw national attention to the natural resources and beauty of the region.
What we did wonder about were the countless meetings that time after time half-truths and innuendos were stated. Despite information to the contrary that constantly was shared with the public, the persistent falsehoods dogged the project like a bee to honey.
Editorial: Free Clinic a welcome addition
Too often in today’s economy people with legitimate needs “fall between the cracks” of our welfare system.
Thanks to volunteers of the Free Clinic of Alpena, when it comes to health care, those needs will be addressed.
Editorial: At last, possibly some good news on the economy
Could the sound of "Lights, Camera, Action" soon be heard in the corners of Northeast Michigan?
It could indeed be a possibility as apparently Michigan's recently enacted incentive package for film producers has many of them interested
Speer: We can’t afford to be careless with fire
Friday’s rain had to be greeted with open arms from Department of Natural Resources firefighters.
» Full StoryEditorial: Those responsible for bomb threat should be punished
Threats against students are serious matters for which there is no excuse, and thus those who commit them need dealt with in the strictest of ways to discourage copycatters.
» Full StoryEditorial: State’s highway cleanup concept makes a difference
The "Adopt-A-Highway" road cleanup concept of the Michigan Department of Transportation is a great example of an effective partnership between government and citizens.
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