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David Fred Lehman, 85, of Superior, WI died on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth with his family by his side.

Headlines from Douglas County's past.

When we hear the sound of a notification on our phones today, it’s usually a message from a friend or an update from a social media app. But back in 2005, a beep on your cell phone could have meant the difference between a child lost and a child found.

The freezing rain that delayed the 33rd annual Light Parade did little to dampen spirits when the event finally was held on Dec. 4.

The Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce celebrated businesses and people who are bettering the community during its annual awards banquet held March 10.

SH-NMMCgaming-010721 NMCC Falcon Jaron Gentle (left) adjusts settings while team member Gavin Cote competes in Rocket League while streaming over Twitch for the Gaming for a Cause fundraiser on Dec. 12. (Courtesy of Jon Adams/2 In 1 LLC) NMCC Falcon Jaron Gentle (left) adjusts settings while team member Gavin Cote competes in Rocket League while streaming over Twitch for the Gaming for a Cause fundraiser on Dec. 12. (Courtesy of Jon Adams/2 In 1 LLC) First ‘Gaming for a Cause’ fundraiser ...

On Saturday the NMCC Falcons esports team kicked off a 24-hour Gaming for a Cause challenge to raise funds for three local nonprofits selected by team members. Starting at noon, the athletes livestreamed their gameplay via the online platform Twitch, broadcasting from the NMCC gymnasium. The team aimed to stream through the following day at noon.    The event raised $1,200 through online donations, which will be evenly distributed to the selected charities. “We were very excited to see the...