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Free clean energy is good energy

Free clean energy is good energy

To the editor: For the record, Leelanau County actually rates pretty well for solar energy. Germany is further north than we are, and they generate over 10% of their country’s electricity from solar. 06/12/2024 05:52 PM

Solar works

To the editor: In his editorial last week, Mr Popa’s confident negativity regarding solar energy in Michigan seems so convincing that only the foolish would wander there — that is until you know the facts. Here are just a few facts from the Solar Energy Industries Association. 06/12/2024 05:52 PM

Newcomers perspective

Newcomers perspective

To the editor: As a newcomer to Leelanau County, I want to highlight the vital role Parenting Communities played in integrating families like mine into the community. Beyond the documented evidence which underlines the program’s efficacy on improving parenting skills and connecting families to resources, they offer a priceless human touch. 06/12/2024 05:52 PM

By Tim Skubick

Possible gubernatorial candidates for 2026

There are, give or take, about 550 days before Michigan voters pick a new governor, so you might be asking yourself why am I about to waste my time on a column on whom might be the next governor in November 2026? 06/12/2024 05:52 PM

A column by Alan Campbell

Friend, fisherman fondly remembered

Hugh Farber was a soft-spoken man with a spine. I miss him. 06/05/2024 08:28 PM

Thanks, Joe

To the editor: Joe DeFors has a bachelor’s degree in biology and math, and a master’s degree in public administration. Joe is the president of Leelanau Energy, a group that serves the county by educating and advocating for energy efficiency and clean energy. 06/05/2024 08:28 PM

What is patriotism?

What is patriotism?

To the editor: I once asked a local Patriot, “What makes you more patriotic than me?”. His reply was “Did you serve?” My answer was “No.” If that were the only criteria for being a patriot hardly any one else could qualify. 06/05/2024 08:28 PM

Farewell Class of ‘24, hard work pays off

Farewell Class of ‘24, hard work pays off

One of the biggest perks about writing for a community newspaper is the opportunity given to meet local students cutting out paper dolls in kindergarten, then follow their growth through graduation and beyond. 06/05/2024 08:28 PM

Election integrity

Election integrity

To the editor: We are five months out from the November election and only two months out from our Michigan August primary. Unfortunately, there is too much conversation at the national, state, and local levels about the integrity of the upcoming elections. 06/05/2024 08:28 PM

Sign petition

To the editor: Do you love TART Trails AND Sleeping Bear Dunes? Unfortunately, we must choose between the two regarding the proposed extension of the Heritage Trail because dunes at the north end of the National Park face destruction in order to (someday?) connect the bike trail across to Suttons Bay. The 22 mile Heritage Trail will soon get 4 more miles if the National Park/TART Trail plan goes forward. 06/05/2024 08:28 PM

Unfortunate

To the editor: Thanks to Tony Borden for highlighting the unfortunate Leland River dock removal. It seems we ended up in a situation no one wants. 06/05/2024 08:28 PM

With thanks

To the editor: Our garage/house caught fire in January. We haven’t spoken in public until the house was gutted. 06/05/2024 08:28 PM

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