Today’s Birthdays
Sept. 18, 2026 Mark Miller, Kingsford
Class Get-togethers
— Crystal Falls High School Class of 1969, luncheon second Wednesday of each month, 1 p.m., Amasa Sawblade. Today — Iron Mountain High School Class of 1966, 60th reunion, 3 to 7 p.m., Bimbo’s, Iron Mountain. Food will be provided by the class and participants can purchase beverages. Spouses or guests are welcomed. Reservations can be emailed to mspigarelli@charter.net or alicereed@charter.net, or call Barb at 906-774-4768. Saturday — Kingsford High School Class of 1960, outing, 4 to 6 p.m., Bartoletti’s in Aurora, Wis. Spouses and guests are welcome. — Norway High ...
Dryers shouldn’t run unattended
Dear Heloise: I just read a letter from a Massachusetts reader that contained some unfortunate phrasing. It stated that a vent with a lint clog caused the fire — not leaving the house with the dryer running. A fire requires three key factors: heat, oxygen and fuel. While the lint clog may ...
Going for gold in grief
Dear Annie: I have two sisters, and one of them, “Joanie,” tragically passed away from cancer last year. It’s obviously been hard, but what’s making it harder is my remaining sister. She has always been competitive. And she has somehow turned even grief into a competition. For ...
UP Arts & Culture Alliance hosting 2026 conference
SAULT STE. MARIE — The Upper Peninsula Arts & Culture Alliance will bring artists, cultural organizations, community leaders and advocates together Friday and Saturday, Sept. 25-26, for its annual conference in Sault Ste. Marie. This year’s event will focus on volunteerism, community building and the many ways arts and culture can bring people together. Through presentations, panel discussions, breakout sessions and networking opportunities, participants will explore practical approaches to collaboration, public engagement, arts access, and building stronger communities throughout ...