Eastern Region

Some of the Upper Peninsula women who marched on D.C.

U.P. women march on Washington

Among the marchers who filled the streets of Washington D.C. over the weekend, there were several groups from the U.P. present, along with one of our writers, who talks about the experience here.

A fat bike named Marquette is now available from Framed.
A Streetcar named Desire? How about a Fat Bike named Marquette.

Fat bike enthusiasts in the Upper Peninsula can now find themselves riding a bike named after one of the region's winter meccas. 

Aaron Johnson is the new regional MDOT head.
MDOT taps Johnson for top U.P. spot

MDOT Superior Region has a new head engineer in Aaron Johnson.

Three Shores CISMA coordinator stands near an invasion of Japanese knotweed in Sault Ste. Marie.
Eastern UP organization battles invasive plant species

Three Shores CISMA  is a group fighting invasive plant species in eastern U.P. locations and ecosystems including Mackinac Island.

Star Line Ferry to Mackinac Island.
Star Line to operate former Arnold ferries

As the Arnold Line ferry goes out of business at Mackinac Island, another company is taking over much of its assets.

A new hire at Wise Owl Technologies.
Wise Owl hires new employee

Sault computer company Wise Owl has brought on a new office manager.

The Soo Locks, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.
Hampton Inn opens new hotel in Sault Ste. Marie

A new hotel welcomes travelers to Sault Ste. Marie, the Hampton Inn.

Copper Crust Co. wood-fired pizza.
Food truck revolution: U.P. sees boom in mobile restaurants

The number of food trucks popping up in the U.P. seems to increase each season. Here's the latest new endeavors and why there are so many lately.

LSSU's new planned aquatic research center.
LSSU to build new aquatic research center

A new water research lab will be added at Lake Superior State University in Sault Ste. Marie.

Bird's Eye Outfitters is open in Sault Ste. Marie.
Birds Eye Outfitters holds grand opening

A new general store, outfitters and cafe is open in Sault Ste. Marie, a collaboration between two established businesses.

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