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Columns

Joe Foodie

By Joe Hakim
Bites Nearby: Nautical Mile Restaurant Week
Bites Nearby: Sports Channel
Bites Nearby: Charlie's Family Restaurant
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The Professional 'Cheers' Leader

By Christine "CK" Kotila
Shores Restaurant Undergoes Name and Building Change
A Day in Muscamoot Bay
Aquafest Heats Up the Nautical Mile
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Capt. Dan's Fishing Report

Capt. Dan's Fishing Report: Mixed Result on the Lake
Capt. Dan's Fishing Report: Head to the Bays for Good Fishing
Spotty Fishing This Weekend
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Mr. Hardware: Blair Gilbert

For a Wet Basement, Raise Your Flower Beds
Ice Dams Can Cause Problems
Cost Of Energy Is Up! Time To Tighten Up The House
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From the Crow's Nest

By Edward Cardenas
Mechanical Problems Delay Endeavour Launch, Tweetup
Patching from Kennedy Space Center
Tweeting an Out of This World Experience
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Athlete of the Week

By Shelly Watkins
Lakeview Golfer Kelly Woods Has Drive
Lakeview Catcher Pitches In
Hard-Hitting Strobl has Big Week
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Patch's Pick of the Week

By John McTaggart
Lady Huskies Capture Soccer District, Baseball and Softball Teams End Season
High Schools Gear Up for Playoffs
The Truth About High School Sports
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Frugal Family

This Week's Deals to Save Money for Sunday's Big Game Party
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A View from the Capitol

By Anthony Forlini
A View from the Capitol
A View from the Capitol
A View from the Capitol
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Shores Mom Blog

A Tale of Halloween
A Sense of Fall
Sibling Squabbles and Effective Discipline
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You Said It!

By Edward Cardenas
You Said It: Why Is It Important to Be Green?
You Said It: How Can St. Clair Shores Welcome the New Diversity?
You Said It: What Does Parks and Recreation Mean to You?
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State Sen. Steve Bieda

Update From State Sen. Steve Bieda
Update From State Sen. Steve Bieda
Update From State Sen. Steve Bieda
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Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: The Community and the Lake Shore Football are the Taste Fest Winners
Letter to the Editor: Residents Should Care About City Council Votes
Letter to the Editor: Why is the Court Moving Before Bond Sale?
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Green Scene

5 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day in Macomb
OU Student Identifies Fertilizer as Cause of Aquatic, Economic 'Dead Zone' in Gulf
Green Scene: Seneca Sixth Graders Take Environmental Action
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Come Sale Away

By Clare Pfeiffer Ramsey and Heidi Bitsoli
Garage and Estate Sales Near You: Toys, Antiques and More
Garage and Estate Sale Roundup: Mom-to-Mom Sale at St. Joan of Arc
Estate Sales This Week: Vintage Clothing, Fine Jewelry and More
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Food Fight

Poll: Vote on the Best Place to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day
Where is the Best Place to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day?
Poll: Vote on the Best Place for a Fish Fry
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The Heart Beat

By Megan Swoyer
Looking for A Love Story? Check Out These Books
Top Romantic Movies for Valentine’s Day
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Patch Passport

Patch Passport: Plan a Day Trip to Macomb Township
Day Trip Guide: Berkley, Huntington Woods
Day Trip to White Lake-Highland
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Recipe Swap

By Edward Cardenas
Recipe Swap: Easy Zucchini Crockpot Stew
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Leaders & Trailblazers

By Aysha Jamali
Dr. Afzal Beemath Helps Patients With Nowhere Else to Turn
Dr. John Trotter Promotes Medical Access Across Borders
Thomas Parker Pushes Students to Think Beyond High School
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Joel's Wacky World

By Joel Wise
Joel's Wacky World
Joel's Wacky World
Joel's Wacky World
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This Inspiring Story Brought to You by Grape-Nuts

Sponsored by Post Grape-Nuts
Grosse Pointe Woman Counts Life's Adventures as Key to Success
Ferndale Principal Didn't Let Challenge of Teen Pregnancy Define Her
Garden Fresh Founder and CEO Sets New Standards for Food Industry
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State Rep. Sarah Roberts

Capitol Update
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