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Life

Feb. 21, 2026

Feb. 21, 2026 Dustin Sleik, 37, Brown Deer, Wis. Feb. 22, 2026 Jeff Schettler, Breitung Township

Balancing independence with newfound curiosity

Dear Annie: I need advice about a situation I never expected. I’m 37, single and mostly happy with my life. Then my new neighbor moved in. He’s charming and easy to talk to, and I realized I’m suddenly aware of every interaction, overthinking every glance or comment. He’s friendly and ...

Lynch concert tonight to benefit Tri-County Safe Harbor

ESCANABA — Singer-songwriter Phil Lynch will debut his fourth album, “Growing, Older: Songs for the Second Act,” with a free album launch concert at 7 p.m. today at First Presbyterian Church, 819 First Ave S. in Escanaba. While the concert has no admission charge, a free-will offering ...

Today’s Birthdays

Feb. 19, 2026 Vanessa Mitchell, 40, Kingsford Feb. 20, 2026 Ethan Gribble, Quinnesec Dacia Rose, Kingsford Devon Rushford, Norway

Don’t pick at the produce, please

Dear Heloise: I frequently see fellow shoppers in the grocery store produce section who snatch and eat bits of items there — grapes, cherries, blueberries, blackberries, little peppers, and even a small apple one day. While individual instances are miniscule, this "grazing" over time can ...

A front-row seat to a midlife spiral

Dear Annie: My friend of 20 years confessed to having a crush on her executive coach, which then developed into a flirtation, which then became a sexting affair. I have always known she is unhappy in her marriage, but I cannot condone cheating and have told her so. She’s also started vaping, ...