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Judge Blocks Mackinac Island From Controlling Ferry Rates

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Judge Blocks Mackinac Island From Controlling Ferry Rates

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A federal court has temporarily prevented Mackinac Island officials from freezing ferry rates during the peak summer season.See the Story

Memories, racism and lip reading: Testimony wraps on judges’ Mackinac Island dispute

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Memories, racism and lip reading: Testimony wraps on judges’ Mackinac Island dispute

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Weeks of testimony wrapped up in the judicial misconduct cases against two Michigan judges.Read Article

Mackinac, the American Island Where Cars Have Been Banned for over a Century and "the Horse Is king."

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Mackinac, the American Island Where Cars Have Been Banned for over a Century and "the Horse Is king."

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Michigan, United States, is the cradle of Detroit’s “motor city,” where businesses such as Ford, General Motors and Chrysler were born, and which is often known as “the world’s automobile capital.” But off the state’s northern coast, on Lake Huron, there is a serene and picturesque island that has been attracting travelers for hundreds of years, and has banned cars practically since they were invented. Welcome to Mackinac: an island of 3.8 km2 w…See the Story

Damoose’s Bill on Mackinac Island Ferry Fee Regulation Clears Michigan Senate

'If we allow prices to rise unchecked, families will simply go somewhere else in the state or not come to Northern Michigan or the Eastern Upper Peninsula at all,' Damoose saidMackinac Island · Mackinac Island See the Story

Lawmakers target alleged Mackinac Island ferry monopoly

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LANSING — Michigan lawmakers began advancing a bill Thursday to let Mackinac Island regulate all aspects of ferry service amid allegations that a monopoly is making it too expensive to get to and from the popular tourism destination. The Senate Regulatory Affairs Committee sent the legislation to the Senate on a 10-0... Please login to read all 560 words.Tourism · Mackinac Island See the Story

Huge waterfront deck becomes Mackinac Island’s newest cocktail hot spot with a sweet view

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Hotel Iroquois has the newest waterfront deck expansion on the island. It's become a great nightlife spot and doubles as an event venue with a one-of-a-kind view.Mackinac Island · Mackinac Island Read Article

Read An Excerpt From 'Summer On Lilac Island' by Lindsay MacMillan

A witty and heartwarming escape about mothers and daughters, small-town dating, and the surprising ways we find our way home. Intrigued? Read on to discover the synopsis and an excerpt from Lindsay MacMillan’s Summer On Lilac Island, which is out July 1st 2025. When Gigi Jenkins finds herself broke, unemployed, and out of options, she has no choice but to return to Mackinac Island, the horse-and-buggy hometown she swore she’d left behind forever…Mackinac Island · Mackinac Island Read Article

Sweet Legacy of Murdick's Fudge on Mackinac Island Endures for Over a Century - The Sun Times News

Discover the rich history of the Murdick family and their iconic fudge shop on Mackinac Island, from its 1887 beginnings to its lasting impact on Michigan tourism and confectionery traditions. Photo: Photo of the shop in the 1960s (photo from Facebook via Bentley Historical Library) In the latter half of the 19th-century, domestic tourism was quickly gaining steam throughout the United States. So much so, that places like Mackinac Island require…Tourism · Mackinac Island Read Article

‘Beyond the Gaze: Jule Campbell's Swimsuit Issue’ Unveils The Work of A Woman Who Changed Beauty Standards

This biographical film, chronicles the artistry of photographer Jule Campell. Beyond the Gaze: Jule Campbell’s Swimsuit Issue, directed by her daughter-in-law Jill Campbell, retraces the protagonist’s 32-year reign as editor of Sports Illustrated’s Swimsuit Issue, as it flourished into a media empire, paving the way for feminism’s evolution. The starting point of the documentary is Mackinac Island, in Michigan, in the year 1993. We are in the he…Feminism · Mackinac Island See the Story

8 tourist spots in US where cars are BANNED including tiny 'fairytale' island

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CARS are being kicked to the curb in pockets across the US, and some places have banned them completely. From fairytale islands to historic towns and remote communities, these places have ditched vehicles altogether. GettyMackinac Island, Michigan is famous for its unique car-free environment (stock image)[/caption] GettyFire Island, a barrier island off the southern coast of Long Island, is largely car-free, especially during the summer season …Ocean Beach · Ocean Beach Read Article

Mackinac Policy Conference: Victory on roads - WDET 101.9 FM

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https://wdet.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Victory-for-post.mp3 Michigan lawmakers aim to finalize state budget by July 1The Michigan Legislature is working to finish next year’s budget by July 1. Both parties are addressing key issues such as economic development, education, and infrastructure.Senator Roger Victory discusses road funding solutionsRoger Victory, the state senator for Michigan’s 31st District…Mackinac Island · Mackinac Island Read Article

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