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Keweenaw Chain Drive Festival Sam Kilpela from Atlantic Mine won the 28-mile XC race yesterday at the Maasto Hiihto and Churning Rapids Trails in a photo finish. Kilpela crossed the line four-tenths of a second ahead of runner-up Chad Wells of Petoskey. Ben Kalis of Big Rapids finished third, five …

Running Mark Ousdigian of Houghton took the title at the Aspirus Thatcher Markham Memorial 5k Run last night. Houghton’s Eric Houck came in second, with Justin Micillo of Rochester, New York, placing third. Kristen Monahan of Houghton was the top women’s finisher, with Chassell’s Lela Rautiola second, and Michele Reinke …

Traffic in downtown Houghton will be somewhat congested Friday evening as the Bridgefest Parade makes its way across the Portage Lake Lift Bridge. Lt. Roberts of the Houghton Police Department says steps are being taken to ease up the flow of traffic as much as possible.  “Do not park on …