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Many older adults skeptical about retiring

WASHINGTON (AP) — About one-quarter of U.S. adults age 50 and older who are not yet retired say they expect to never retire and 70% are concerned about prices rising faster than their income, an AARP survey finds. About 1 in 4 have no retirement savings, according to research released ...

USDA updates rules for school meals

The nation’s school meals will get a makeover under new nutrition standards that limit added sugars for the first time, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Wednesday. The final rule also trims sodium in kids’ meals, although not by the 30% first proposed in 2023. And it continues ...

Respecting boundaries, bridging gaps

Dear Annie: We have neighbors who reside in a cul-de-sac that is at the rear of our property. Our property is located on a U-shaped half-mile neighborhood, which is ideal for walking. Over time, these neighbors have chosen to repeatedly cut through our property on an almost daily basis to ...

Bay College Student Art Exhibition opening reception, awards Thursday

ESCANABA — Bay College has announced the Student Art Exhibition, “Celebration of Student Success,” which will be on display in the Besse Gallery through August 2024. The opening reception and awards ceremony will take place at 2 p.m. Eastern time Thursday. The reception is free and ...

Gifts of love: Creating memories, teaching values

Dear Readers: Many of you wrote in with tips on encouraging children to focus less on material items. Thank you for sharing these terrific suggestions. Here are some of my favorite letters: Dear Annie: I just read your letter from “Caught in the Middle,” the parent whose daughter is being ...

Michigan Bell, AT& T retirees plan lunch May 6

IRON MOUNTAIN — AT&T and Michigan Bell telephone retirees and former employees will gather for lunch at 11:30 a.m. Monday, May 6, at Holiday Kitchen in Iron Mountain. All are welcome.