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Pot supporters gathered once again in Ann Arbor on Saturday under a haze of weed smoke to call for the legalization of marijuana in Michigan. Organizers are hopeful this year's 47th annual Hash Bash will prove to be the last of its kind. In November, state voters may get the opportunity to vote on a ballot proposal to legalize recreational marijuana use for persons 21 and older. The proposal remains under review by the state. While marijuana remains illegal in Ann Arbor, no arrests were made at this year's event at the University of Michigan Diag. MORE
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Flint bottled water supply could dry up quickly

The state last week deemed Flint's water quality has been restored. That decision effectively put an end to the city's bottled water program, which has supplied residents with free water during the water crisis. Bottled water supplies at the city's four remaining distribution sites are expected to run dry this week. MORE

Astronaut shares picture of Mackinac Bridge from space station

Michigan astronaut Andrew Feustel has been busy tweeting photos of the Earth during his five-month stay on the International Space Station. He gave his fellow Michiganders some love Friday with a picture of the Mackinac Bridge from space. You can see Feustel's picture here. MORE
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Observations coming out of the MSU spring game

It seems as if football season just ended! Then again, maybe it never ends. We are OK with that, and so were the hardy folks who braved the chilly temps Saturday to watch the Michigan State offense beat the defense 32-30 in the spring game at Spartan Stadium. With quarterback Brian Lewerke returning to lead the way, there is plenty of optimism in East Lansing coming off a turn-around 10-3 season. MORE

We may have found the adult beverage of summer 2018

MLive statewide reporter Amy Sherman is our resident beer aficionado. So when she offers a recommendation, it is in your best interest to give it a try. The Michigan Best stalwart's latest find comes from Odd Sides Ales in Grand Haven: A new line of Fruitcicle beers. While fruity beers aren't normally our thing, an endorsement from Sherman is enough to get us to line up a designated driver and head over to the Lake Michigan coast to try a pint or two. MORE