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Peace and quiet comes at a price

Dear Annie: I’m 26 and sharing an apartment with two roommates who make my home life miserable. There’s constant noise, passive-aggressive notes and one of them regularly invites people over late on weeknights (plus, they usually make dinner without cleaning up). I work long hours and need ...

Today’s Birthdays

June 12, 2026 Tami Nelson, Kingsford Jeni Schettler, Iron Mountain

Class Get-togethers

Saturday — Kingsford High School Class of 1954, lunch, 11:30 a.m., Holiday Kitchen in Iron Mountain. Wednesday — KHS Class of 1968, luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Holiday Kitchen in Iron Mountain. — Norway-Vulcan High School Class of 1966, lunch, 11:30 a.m., Knight Owl Sports Bar & Grill, Norway. — Iron Mountain High School Class of 1970, luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Carlos Cantina in Iron Mountain. Friday, June 19 — KHS Class of 1973, luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Big 10 Sports Bar & Grill, Quinnesec. All are welcome. Monday, June 22 — Norway High School Class of 1961, lunch, ...

Teaching kids how to prep and host

Dear Heloise: The best activity for kids before a holiday meal is having them help in preparing it. This is how they’ll learn how to prep for a big celebration, which is the only way to learn how to do anything. Of course, the work must be geared to each kids level of ability, and some ...

Bay College announces 2026 Strings on the Bay Concert Series

ESCANABA — Bay College has announced a new season of Strings on the Bay, its annual chamber music concert series, continuing a tradition of bringing high-quality performances to the community while embarking on an inspiring new chapter. Founded by Arol Beck, a longtime Bay College trustee ...