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Marquette’s HarborFest to run today through Saturday
MARQUETTE — For more than 40 years, HarborFest has been a celebration of the end of summer for Marquette visitors and residents. Sponsored by the Marquette Harbor Rotary Club, the music festival includes great food, beverages and family activities. Admission is free of charge. The ...
Bay to host Integration Ensemble in Escanaba
ESCANABA — Integration Ensemble will perform at 7 p.m. Eastern time Thursday in the Bay College Besse Center Theater in Escanaba. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Integration Ensemble, led by sitarist and guitarist Will Marsh, creates a unique musical experience that blends the ancient traditions of Hindustani classical music with contemporary world music influences. The ensemble’s innovative performances celebrate cultural connection through a dynamic fusion of melodies, rhythms and musical traditions from across the globe. Marsh studied under legendary sitar master Ustad Aashish Khan ...
Healthy weight loss starts with what’s on your plate
MILWAUKEE — Visit any restaurant or scan the grocery shelves, and you’ll notice that large portions have become the norm. But consistently eating more than your body needs can lead to weight gain. Learning portion control can help you reduce your calorie intake without feeling deprived. TOPS Club, Inc. — Take Off Pounds Sensibly, the nonprofit weight-loss support organization, with a “Real People. Real Weight Loss.” philosophy — teaches that those trying to shed a few pounds don’t need to eliminate their favorite foods or follow restrictive diets. By making a few simple ...
Marquette’s HarborFest to run Thursday through Saturday
MARQUETTE — For more than 40 years, HarborFest has been a celebration of the end of summer for Marquette visitors and residents. Sponsored by the Marquette Harbor Rotary Club, the music festival includes great food, beverages and family activities. Admission is free of charge. The ...
Caregiving for mom without giving up my life
Dear Annie: My father passed away earlier this year, and afterward my mother and sister moved to be closer to me. Since then, I have tried to help my mother as much as I can. I take her to doctors’ appointments, help with everyday needs and do my best to make sure she is cared ...