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HANCOCK — A photographic exhibit from Saami Circle North America will be on display starting Thursday through Sept. 23 at the Finlandia Gallery in the Finnish American Heritage Center in Hancock. The opening reception is from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Eastern time Thursday. The reception is free and ...

No more hemming and hawing

Dear Annie: I have a friend, “Rosie,” who kicked me out to the curb (metaphorically speaking) when her sister moved into her mobile home park. Prior to her sister’s moving into the neighborhood, Rosie and I saw a lot of each other. I was always sewing for Rosie, her husband and her ...

Today’s Birthdays

Aug. 21, 2026 Jeff Sjoquist, Kingsford Kelly Arnold, Hermansville

Class Get-togethers

Today — Norway-Vulcan High School Class of 1966, lunch, 11:30 a.m., Knight Owl Sports Bar & Grill in Norway. Thursday — Kingsford High School Class of 1965, lunch, 11:30 a.m., Holiday Kitchen in Iron Mountain. Those attending are encouraged to bring another classmate. Saturday — Kingsford High School Class of 1981, 45th reunion, starting at 5 p.m., Big 10 Sports Bar & Grill in Quinnesec. Cost is $20 per person for food, water or pop. There will be a cash bar. Spouses and guests are welcome. Reservations can be made by calling Jill (Emond) Lemke at 906-282-3583, emailing ...

‘Come to Supper’ meal on Monday

FLORENCE, Wis. — The First Presbyterian Church of Florence will host its monthly “Come to Supper” meal on Monday. This free hot meal, with a beverage and dessert, will be served from 5 to 5:45 p.m. in the fellowship hall in the lower level of the church. The church is accessible to all. Those who need assistance in using the elevator can call the phone number posted on the door to summon a person from downstairs to help. In addition to a good meal, the evening provides a time for socializing. All are welcome. For more information or questions, call the church office at ...

Animals need fresh water daily

Dear Heloise: My vet told me to make certain that my dog has fresh water every day. The big water bowl is in the kitchen, which is inside my house, so why does he need fresh water daily? — Joyce F., in Arcadia, Florida Joyce, your dog’s saliva and germs contaminate the water that he ...