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Novel featuring Mackinac Island's dockporters quickly becomes a bestseller


Novel featuring Mackinac Island’s dockporters quickly becomes a bestseller
Updated 9:38 AM;
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Dave McVeigh and Jim Bolone authored this coming-of-age tale set on Mackinac Island amid the dockporter ranks. Photo provided by Dave McVeigh and Jim Bolone.
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MACKINAC ISLAND, MI – Visitors to Mackinac Island know that dockporters are an early, familiar sight on any trip. This group of workers meets each ferry as it arrives at the docks. They expertly stack luggage, duffel bags and mounds of overstuffed backpacks onto their sturdy bikes and baskets. Then, powered by burning leg muscles and a good measure of finesse, they deftly navigate streets crowded with tourists and horse-drawn carriages to deliver guests’ belongings to their hotels – all in hopes of a generous tip. ....

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Mackinac Island announces 2021 opening dates for resorts, hotels, shops and more


Mackinac Island announces 2021 opening dates for resorts, hotels, shops and more
Updated 9:15 AM;
Today 9:15 AM
A horse and carriage ride is one of the island s signature activities. Photo provided by Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau.
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MACKINAC ISLAND, MI - There’s definitely a pre-season buzz swirling around Mackinac Island this month. Construction projects are finishing up downtown, more supplies are being delivered by boat each day, and the list of businesses deciding when they’ll swing open their doors is growing.
Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau has published its 2021 list of scheduled opening dates for big resorts like Grand Hotel, Mission Point and the Inn at Stonecliffe, as well as Main Street’s well-known hotels and the island’s collection of smaller spots and B&Bs. Downtown businesses and activities are also on the list. The list is being updated as the island’s April 30 season opening gets closer, so check back with the tour ....

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