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Phil Bencomo
For more than 40 years, the Twin Ports Ministry to Seafarers has provided services to the globe-trotting crews of foreign vessels that venture to the most-inland port of the Great Lakes system, helping make a hard life a little easier. more »
Feb 12, 2013 by Phil Bencomo in Maritime
Bob Berg
Some people have the idea that Bayfield shuts down and hibernates after Christmas. A few businesses are seasonal, but many are open year-round (even if the hours may change). Walk into a shop and often it’s the owner who will greet you. more »
“Home for the holidays” takes on a somber note if you don’t have a home. That is why we strongly urge support of local homeless shelters and missions. We’d like to give a particular nod to Harbor House Crisis Shelters in Superior, Wisconsin. more »
Nov 13, 2011 in Wisconsin
We may all have fond memories of gliding down the smooth, wooden floor at the roller rink as kids.There were plenty of tumbles to the floor, spurring giggles and bruised knees. This activity is still alive at World of Wheels in Superior, Wisconsin. more »
The Thunder Bay Coast Guard radio station may close; a Superior, Wisconsin, refinery details plans for transporting crude oil on the Great Lakes; the Isle Royale winter wolf study ends in gripping fashion; and a look at upcoming events. more »
Mar 1, 2013 by Phil Bencomo in Superior Notes
New genetic testing reveals more female wolves on Isle Royale than previously thought; a jury sides with American Steamship Company in the Walter J. McCarthy Jr. case; Shawn Malone opens a gallery in Marquette; and a look at upcoming events. more »
Feb 22, 2013 by Phil Bencomo in Superior Notes
Ernst & Young Inc.
A deal keeps an Upper Peninsula power plant open, and modernizes it too; Duluth's Park Point fire hall goes up for auction; a 4,500-acre lakefront parcel near Terrace Bay hits the market; and lots more. Plus a look at the week ahead. more »
Nov 30, 2012 by Phil Bencomo in Superior Notes
In those few moments, I realized that I was in the presence of one incredibly fine man. And one very special 15-foot boat. more »
Aug 1, 2001 in Superior Notes