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Hoarding ruined my marriage

Dear Annie: Eight years ago, it felt like I had a mental breakdown trying to deal with all the clutter coming in our house. I told this to my wife, but her reply was to justify why she needed everything. Meanwhile, my frustration turned from anger to rage, and I started throwing things and ...

KHS scholarship checks available

KINGSFORD — Kingsford High School announces the schedule for scholarship recipients to pick up their checks at the high school. Scholarship checks can be picked up during these days/hours: — Monday through Thursday: 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 2:30 p.m. (Offices are closed at noon for lunch.) — Fridays: 8 a.m. to noon. Recipients should refer to the reminder letter previously sent regarding documents that must be brought to the office to obtain the scholarship checks. Any questions regarding this process can be directed to the KHS Counseling Office at 906-779-2670, ext. 4.

Create a tower cake using donuts

Dear Heloise: I have a fun suggestion for kids' birthdays. Most kids only want frosting on a birthday cake, so I made a "tower cake" by using donuts. Just purchase a variety of donuts (about a dozen) and create a tower with them. Candles can easily be poked into them and be lit. It costs about ...

Class Get-togethers

Wednesday — Kingsford High School Class of 1968, luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Holiday Kitchen in Iron Mountain. — Norway-Vulcan High School Class of 1966, lunch, 11:30 a.m., Knight Owl Sports Bar & Grill in Norway. — Iron Mountain High School Class of 1970, luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Carlos Cantina in Iron Mountain. Thursday — KHS Class of 1965, lunch, 11:30 a.m., Carlos Cantina in Iron Mountain. Friday — KHS Class of 1973, luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Big 10 Sports Bar & Grill, Quinnesec. All are welcome. Monday, June 22 — Norway High School Class of 1961, lunch, 11:30 a.m., ...

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 ...