The One-Room Schoolhouse
By Claudia Sanderson, a Presque Isle Electric & Gas Co-op member
The history of a one-room schoolhouse is embedded in my heart. I was born...
At One with Plants
by Rik Cryderman, a Presque Isle Electric & Gas Co-op member
She was seldom seen without an apron and seldom seen not working. She was...
Inspiring Others While Sailing the Dream
For anyone who has considered moving to an island to pursue a passion for sailing, take inspiration from Hugh and Julie Covert. After making...
Remembering The Glass Bottles & The Milkman
How many in Michigan remember greeting the milkman? Ours had orange juice, butter and even chocolate milk. I remember one winter morning in the...
Best Burgers In Our Great Lakes State
Check out these recommendations from fellow members to find mouthwatering burgers around Michigan.
J & B’s Bar & Grill
”Our favorite burger place is J &...
Featured Recipe: Salmon Salad
1 bag salad greensthinly sliced red onion rings1 (4-ounce) can sockeye (red) salmon1 sliced hardboiled egg1 tablespoon capers (salt dried, if possible)
Vinaigrette Dressing:1/4 cup...
When Business Took Flight: Runci’s Spiraling Entrance into Lowell History
By J. Joseph Mapes, a Midwest Energy & Communications member
My grandfather, C. H. Runciman, moved his small family (including my 1-year-old mother) to Lowell,...
Sweet Surprises
By Paige Hutter, Great Lakes Energy Cooperative member.
It’s 7 a.m. and I sit up in bed, dreading the bitter cold waiting outside. I rub...
A Deep Dive With Chris Roxburgh
As an electrical contractor, Chris Roxburgh spends his working days bringing light to dark areas. Perhaps it’s not all that surprising that Roxburgh spends...
Growing Organically
In 2014, when Anne and Brian Bates started looking for a piece of land where they could start organic farming, they had a wild...
Heirloom Recipes Due by September 1
Share your favorite “Heirloom” recipe with us by September 1 and you could win a $100.00 credit on your electric bill. Plus, there’s more!
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