Shore Stories

Feature Story Jodi Schaap's debut collection of poetry is called "Notes to Self."

Shore Story: To be a writer, you must write


Feature Story This photo is of me when I received the very first gift that I remember so well as a foster child! This gift represents love! And your gifts will represent love as well, thank you to all of you who have hearts full of love to give!

Shore Story: Foster kids need your support


Feature Story Penny Shuff works for Mediation Services, which allows her to show her true colors as a good listener and a peacemaker.

Shore Story: A resource for peaceful resolutions


Feature Story Gina Fairfield is documenting the locations of all the area little free pantries, so those in need can find available resources.

Shore Story: Helping others find food when they need it most


Feature Story Yolanda Vega is a Certified Zentangle Teacher in Holland.
Feature Story izzyandfamilylist

Local Youth of the Year competing for national title


Feature Story Holland's Reciprocal Language Partnership started in 2003 and has had more than 1,000 participants.
Feature Story Ubuntu is a concept from Kenya that means, at its core, humanity, in the sense of humaneness, decency, and human dignity.

Ubuntu! A sense of humaneness, decency, and human dignity


Feature Story Randy Boileau, founder of Boileau Communications
Feature Story Traci Gonzales celebrates her International Weightlifting Federation championships win.

Zeeland teacher inspires with weightlifting championship


Feature Story Cultural Immersion Experiences Across the Bridge brings together residents from Grand Haven and Muskegon to learn about each other’s communities.

Crossing the bridge into a cultural immersion experience


Feature Story In Holland, we point with pride to the Tower Clock and several downtown buildings.

Treasuring the legacy of artisans in Holland and beyond


Feature Story Lori Hastings

Lori's Voice enriches lives of children with disabilities


Feature Story Emily Polet-Monterosso was among 22 single-kidney climbers who tackled Mount Kilimanjaro earlier this month.

Climbing to new heights after kidney donation


Feature Story Kelli Nina Perkins and Bill Parrott on the road.

Creative Nomads: How letting go inspired our most creative year