Dear Annie: My in-laws are in their mid-80s, and for most of their lives, they appeared to be quite wealthy. They lived in beautiful homes, entertained lavishly and traveled frequently. They were successful in real estate and should have been financially comfortable in retirement. Over the ...
Oct. 3, 2026 Michele Lundin, Loretto Jackie Willis, Niagara, Wis. Tammy Tripp, Niagara, Wis. Oct. 2, 2026 Cynthia Dixon Miller, Kingsford
Dear Heloise: It’s amazing how many people don’t know or understand how dangerous lint traps in dryers can be. Thanks to allergies, I’ve known about this for years. And I have a cheap, easy-to-do solution: I use white vinegar in the rinse water. Among other things, it softens clothing ...
Today — Iron River High School Class of 1965, 10 a.m., Iron River Senior Center, 814 N. Fourth Ave., Iron River. Friday — Kingsford High School Class of 1960, meeting, 3:30 p.m., Woodward Bar in Kingsford. Those attending will order off the menu. Wednesday, Nov. 11 — Vulcan High School Classes 1960-1965, lunch, 11 a.m., Norway Senior Center. Wednesday, Nov. 18 — Norway-Vulcan Class of 1966, lunch, 11:30 a.m., Knight Owl Sports Bar & Grill in Norway. Wednesday, Dec. 9 — Kingsford High School Class of 1971, dinner, 4:30 p.m., Big 10 Sports Bar & Grill in Quinnesec. ...
ESCANABA — Poets from across Michigan’s Upper Peninsula are invited to take the microphone at the Yooper Poetry Slam, a free evening of original poetry and friendly competition Thursday at the Bonifas Arts Center in Escanaba. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Eastern time at the center, 700 First Ave. S. in Escanaba. Competition will begin at 6 p.m. Eastern time. Presented by the Bonifas Arts Center, the event aims to bring together poets, writers, authors, and storytelling enthusiasts in a welcoming environment that celebrates the region’s literary talent. The goal is to attract ...
Dear Annie: For years, I’ve been the person my family turns to whenever they need help. Now, after everything I’ve done for them, I’m the one they’ve turned against. During the pandemic, my husband and I moved into my elderly parents’ home to help care for my seriously ill mother. ...
