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Still haunted by high school

Dear Annie: This might seem a little weird for a 78-year-old man, but this really bothers me. When I was in elementary and high school, I wasn’t liked by many of my fellow students. I was shy, a bit awkward and the target of bullying. I never fit in, and I thought high school would never ...

Today's Birthdays

Oct. 10, 2026 Rose Wanta, Appleton, Wis. Heather Anderson, Iron Mountain Oct. 11, 2026 Dean Guldswog, Iron Mountain Oct. 12, 2026 John Richtig, Iron Mountain Stacy Schinderle, Iron Mountain Caroline Sullivan, Iron Mountain

Keep paint easy accessible

Dear Heloise: Today I opened a can of paint that I use infrequently and sparsely. Consequently, it’s been opened and resealed many times. Today, when I went to reseal it, it didn’t feel like the lid was properly seating itself in the can. I pulled off the lid and looked at the pattern of ...

You can slow the process of brain aging

NIAGARA, Wis. — For the past two columns I have discussed the topic of brain health. As a review, on Sept. 26, I defined brain health and explained what it entails. Brain health takes into consideration cognitive function, or clarity — can you think clearly without feeling confused? It ...

Doll club to meet in Eagle River

EAGLE RIVER, Wis. — The Enchanted Doll Club of the Northwoods will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday in the meeting room of the Kalmar Community Center, 1011 N. Railroad St. in Eagle River. Nancy Mansavage of Eagle River will present a program on Holly Hobbie. Holly Hobbie was not only a lovable rag doll, but a talented artist and writer of children’s books and creator of greeting cards. Mansavage will have both dolls and books to share with the club. Guests are always welcome. For more information, contact Judith Wainwright at 715-482-9804.