Eastern Region

Sault Ste. Marie recognized for its positive entrepreneurial climate

It’s always nice to be recognized for your efforts to promote entrepreneurial growth and economic development. The City of Sault Ste. Marie was recently honored with the title of Four […]

Redefining the identity of “Grandma”

Grandma is a sweet old lady with a soft voice and fresh-baked cookies, right? Now that she'll be "Grandma," columnist Deb Pascoe finds out there's a lot more to it.

Governor wants trails to connect entire state of Michigan

Source: Examiner.com

A U.P. Gift Guide: How to shop local for the holidays

Shopping local means stronger communities, successful small businesses and a more sustainable economy. But the holidays can tempt the most well-meaning of shoppers into the commercial rush. Here's a handy gift guide, pointing you to plenty of gift items made here in the U.P. and available from small, locally-owned businesses.

Bahama Flats busy feeding diners in Sault Ste. Marie
Superior Coffee Roasting opens in Sault
Michigan ski resorts hope for more snow

Source: The Detroit News

Malone’s Lens: Winter arrives

Nothing quite says November in the Upper Peninsula like the first permanent snow of the year. Upper Peninsula Second Wave managing photographer Shawn Malone snapped a quick pic for our readers to enjoy of that wonderful day.

New editor and writer named to staff at EUPnews.com
Malone’s Lens: Surf’s up in the U.P.

You may not be aware, but Lake Supeior is home to some impressive waves, which makes it an ideal location for freshwater surfers. U.P. Second Wave's Shawn Malone has been snapping pictures of the thrill seekers who hit the water in search of some gnarly whitecaps to ride, as you can see in her most recent slideshow.

Our Partners

Enbridge logo

Common Ground Is Brewing

Support local stories and receive our signature roast straight to your door when you join at the Standard level (or above).

Drink Better, Read Local

Close the CTA

Don't miss out!

Everything Upper Michigan, in your inbox every week.

Close the CTA

Already a subscriber? Enter your email to hide this popup in the future.