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Taking care of abandoned pets

Dear Heloise: We live out in the country, and I’m sad to say that too many people dump unwanted pets out this way. Last winter, we found two pregnant cats that were in bad shape. We took them inside and did our best to save them, but one died; the other lived and gave birth to three adorable ...

Decades later, betrayal comes to light

Dear Annie: I’m going through a difficult divorce after 58 years of marriage to an alcoholic. Recently he told me two things I never knew: that he slept with my sister the night before our wedding and, years later, when they were both in the military, with a friend of mine. I always knew ...

DCCC sets rehearsals for annual holiday concert

KINGSFORD — The Dickinson County Community Chorus will begin rehearsing Tuesday, Sept. 8, for the upcoming “Sounds of Christmas” concert. Rehearsals will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday in the fellowship hall of the First Presbyterian Church, 395 Hamilton Ave. in Kingsford. There are no formal auditions, but prospective new members should possess some knowledge of choral singing. Those new to the group are asked to arrive early so vocal ranges can be checked. Regular attendance is required, with rare exceptions for unavoidable absences. Please note: For the first ...

Braumart to host ‘Somewhere in Time’ romance experience

IRON MOUNTAIN — Romance and history will take center stage Sunday when the century-old Braumart Theatre hosts “A Romantic Afternoon: Somewhere in Time,” featuring historical romance author Eleanor Morelli. The event begins at 2 p.m., with doors opening at 1 p.m. Admission is ...

Community meal to be served Sunday

NORWAY — Grace United Methodist Church of Norway will host a free community meal from 5 to 6 p.m. Sunday. The menu will be scalloped potatoes and ham with dessert. There is no charge for the dinner, but a donation basket will be available for those who want to make a contribution toward the meals. Reservations are requested for the meal, to be picked up at the church. Those planning to participate should call Chris Spense at 906-282-9752 by 4 p.m. Friday. Everyone is welcome to attend. Dates for future meals are: Sept. 27, Oct. 25, Nov. 22 and Dec. 27. The church is at 130 ...