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...

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...

Plan Your Next Vacation With The Great Lakes Fisherman’s Digest

For many Michiganders who live and breathe for fishing, the Great Lakes Fisherman’s Digest could very well be the only resource you need. The...

Before The Bridge

Michigan author Luman Slade has published four books for young readers. One of his books, “There’s a Bear in the Raspberry Patch,” is a...

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...

The Butterfly Effect

As the ground thaws and the world warms up, one of the planet’s great travelers and most recognizable insects returns to Michigan from its...

The Generational Dresses

By Sharon Libich, a Presque Isle Electric & Gas Co-op member In 1978, I found my wedding dress in the pages of bridal magazines—a far...

A Thrice-Worn Dress

By Laura Payne, Great Lakes Energy Cooperative member A refreshing trend has begun in the world of weddings. Brides are not always looking for the...

Shades of Lavender: A Dream Come True

By Janene Rawlinson, Midwest Energy & Communications Member Imagine rows of purple flowers and the scent of lavender in the air. In addition to its...

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,...

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! To...