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A fire caused extensive damage to a single-family residence at 113 Cathcart St early his morning. Sault Ste. Marie Fire Services dispatched five trucks to the unoccupied home around 5:30 a.m. Firefighters remained at the location for about two hours.

There'll be no racing today at Laird International Raceway. With rain in the forecast, track officials have decided to postpone the action for 24 hours. In an e-mail to SooToday.

Algoma University President Celia Ross lost a bet yesterday to her academic dean, Arthur Perlini. And she's delighted she lost. "Before we came here today.

In these tough times, can the State of Michigan afford to maintain the summer residence of Governor Jennifer Granholm on Mackinac Island? Anti-tax activist Leon Drolet was on the island this week, standing near the stately manor with a sign reading "

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Ever wonder when it's safe to plant flowers in Sault Ste. Marie? Faithful SooToday.com reader Steve G. wrote us today to settle that little dilemma once and for all. "I heard something interesting," Steve informed us.

NEWS RELEASE TONY MARTIN, MP ************************** Tony Martin announces funding for Waabinong Head Start and CAS partnership to help mothers and children SAULT STE.

The Canadian dollar has climbed eight cents during the month of May, bringing it up to 91.60 cents US.

NEWS RLEASE PARKS CANADA ************************** Improvements result in unexpected delays SAULT STE. MARIE - (May 29) - Work to replace all eight of the gate anchors on the recreational lock at the Sault Ste.