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Ideal conditions start August sailing series

LITTLE BAY DE NOC -- Though winds appeared almost too mild before the start of last week's sailing race organized by the Escanaba Yacht Club (EYC), the breeze picked up to give boats steady air from the southwest throughout the event. The Scout boat Good N Windy took first place in the ...

Fresh fish fry Friday

ESCANABA — Tomorrow, a fish fry provided for free to the public comes to the Escanaba Marina. The event is part of “Mi Fresh Fish Fest,” an outreach program providing educational experiences related to Great Lakes Fisheries. It is hosted by Michigan State University's Sea Grant and sponsored by the the City of Escanaba and the Daniel J. Kobasic Foundation. The fish fry will take place at the Escanaba Marina between 4 and 7 p.m. It follows a day sail on the Inland Seas schooner, for which ticket sales have now concluded. However, the tall ship should still be visible in ...

Stoll Race brought sailboats from Esky, Gladstone, Marquette

LITTLE BAY DE NOC — This weekend, a cross-club event showcased boating and sailing in joint waterfront communities. The classic C.W. Stoll Race, also described as the "Race de Bay" from Escanaba to Gladstone, was held on June 27. The Stoll Race — named in recognition of Charlie Stoll, ...

In the market for art

ESCANABA -- Sponsored by the Downtown Development Auhority and hosted by the Bonifas Arts Center, a free creative activity is available for youngsters Tuesday afternoons at the Escanaba Marketplace. The first session of 2026 -- the third year for Art at the Marketplace -- was held this past ...

Pocket Park kicks off summer hours

ESCANABA — The Pocket Park on the Upper Peninsula State Fairgrounds begins its summer hours today. From now through Sept. 6, people can explore, learn and play at the Escanaba destination from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays. Operated by the Department of Natural Resources, the ...