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A mother-in-law’s criticism could do more harm than good

Dear Annie: My son recently got married. My new daughter-in-law used to dress so cute. She always had makeup on and her hair done. But nowadays, she dresses like a slob. There are days I swear she doesn’t brush her hair. She’s told me herself that her mom has said to her, “What’s wrong ...

Event with author Galotta today at Norway museum

NORWAY — The Jake Menghini Historical Museum will host an author event from 2 to 4 p.m. today, featuring writer Gail Galotta. Galotta’s book, “Voices Carry Here: Supernatural Stories of Ghosts, Mystery, and Suspense,” was recently published by Mission Point Press and has achieved ...

Today’s Birthdays

June 13, 2026 Josh Plante, Norway Sandy Schultz, Norway Peggy Johnson, Kingsford Stephanie Blair Quinnesec June 14, 2026 Shay Deloria, 41, Quinnesec Jerry Pirkola, Escanaba Melanie Pirkola Escanaba Marge Bantel, 96, Kingsford

NHS to host blood drive June 25

NORWAY — Norway High School will sponsor a community blood drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, June 25, at Crossroads Alliance Church on Odill Road in Norway, near the Jake Menghini Museum. The blood drive is sponsored by Norway High School. NHS students will serve a complimentary ...

Repelling squirrels from birdseed

Dear Heloise: My husband enjoys feeding birds. We also have a lot of squirrels. The squirrels used to climb up the pole and eat the birdseed. So, he put a slinky on the pole, and the squirrels won’t climb up the pole anymore. Problem solved! — Margaret, in Griffith, Indiana BATHROOM ...

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 ...