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A Tribute to Dr. Robert T. Brown, 1923 - 2002

By Dana Richter Posted 08/30/2002

HOUGHTON -- Dr. Robert Thorson Brown, 78, Professor Emeritus of Michigan Technological University and Houghton resident, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2002. A memorial service for Dr. Brown will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 31, in the Portage Lake United Church in Houghton. Dr. Brown was a community leader and a guest writer for Keweenaw Now. His good friend Dana Richter offers this tribute. more

Little Gem Theatre to feature Harold and Maude

By Joe Kirkish Posted 08/08/2002

HOUGHTON -- The Little Gem Theatre in Lake Linden continues to present golden oldies to a receptive audience. Coming up at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8, will be Hal Ashby's Harold and Maude -- a film about an offensive eccentric who becomes a beacon in the life of a self-destructive rich boy. Joe Kirkish reviews this and other movies now playing in the local area. more

A Choice for Governor, A Choice for Conservation

By Dave Dempsey Posted 08/01/2002

LANSING -- Guest columnist Dave Dempsey,  Policy Advisor for the Michigan Environmental Council, says Jennifer Granholm, more than any of the other gubernatorial candidates, offers to involve Michiganians in the natural resources decision-making process. Dempsey notes that for Keweenaw residents this means "decisions would be hammered out on the anvil of a conservation ethic, which keeps in mind the needs of future generations and the value of the Keweenaw's majestic beauty, not just monetary values." more