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Gifts available, gathering to come

ESCANABA — A new business that opened on Ludington Street amidst this year's major construction has already earned a positive reputation and is still developing. Water Lily Gifts and Gather, operating at 1113 Ludington St. under the ownership of Brandy Torvinen of Gladstone, sells ...

Report: Prized winter birds could be fewer in number

The annual Winter Finch Forecast sounds like most of the region will see fewer of the favorite species in yard trees or feeders this coming season. The Ontario, Canada-based Finch Research Network each fall releases its report on potential winter bird movement based on what food conditions ...

Today in Sports Nov. 9

1912 — The lateral pass is used as an offensive weapon for the first time by Worcester Tech coach William F. Carney. Carney’s team beats Amherst 14-13. 1946 — Second-ranked Notre Dame fights to a 0-0 tie with No. 1 Army at Yankee Stadium to snap the Cadets’ 25-game winning streak. The Irish defense holds Army’s running backs Doc Blanchard and Glenn Davis to a combined 79 yards. 1953 — The U.S. Supreme Court rules 7-2 that baseball is not subject to antitrust laws, maintaining the game is a sport, not a business. 1972 — John Bucyk of the Boston Bruins scores his 1,000th ...