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Short film ‘Here to Help’ to premiere Friday in Marquette

MARQUETTE — Valley Road Productions will host the Marquette premiere of the short film “Here to Help” at 7 p.m. Eastern time Friday at the Thomas Theatres in Marquette. Filmed in Michigamme, Marquette and Calumet, “Here to Help” is a lo-fi, sci-fi film set in a dystopian Upper ...

Dry-cleaned jeans stay bright

Dear Heloise: For folks who want to keep their jeans bright, stop washing them. I’ve had my jeans dry-cleaned for years, and their colors stay as bright as they did when they were new. — R.J.B., via email R.J.B., yes, you’re right that it does help. However, for many of my readers, ...

My time doesn’t matter to her

Dear Annie: I have been married to a dear man for more than 40 years, but for much of that time, I have felt as though we are not really a team. My husband can be very kind in practical ways. He will happily run errands, fix things around the house and do small tasks for me. But when I truly ...

Today’s Birthdays

Oct. 6, 2026 Debbie Floriano, Kingsford Laurie Michaud, Iron Mountain

HANCOCK — An exhibition by Joyce Koskenmaki, Kayo Miwa, Maggie Parr, Randy Wakeham and Kenyon Hansen will be on display at the Finlandia Art Gallery in the Finnish American Heritage Center through Nov. 20. The group of artists — with styles and media ranging from painting, printmaking, ...

Dickinson MARSP to meet on Oct. 15

IRON MOUNTAIN — The Dickinson Chapter of the Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel — MARSP— will meet Thursday, Oct. 15, at Pine Grove Country Club in Iron Mountain. Representatives from The Cure will give a presentation about the program. A social hour with coffee provided will begin at 11 a.m., followed by a noon luncheon. A cash bar will also be available. Reservations are required. The menu will feature a turkey dinner with roasted potatoes and a vegetable for $20, which includes tax and gratuity. A chef salad for $18 is also available on request when making ...