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Handling plastic produce labels

Dear Heloise: How can I deal with plastic produce labels that won't break down in compost? — Gordon C., in Corona, California Gordon, these stickers cause a lot of trouble for anyone who composts. Plastic fruit labels refuse to decompose, so you'll find them scattered in your finished ...

When a rock becomes sand

Dear Annie: My husband of five years has dementia. We’ve known about it for two or three years. He retired last year, and I work full time. It’s getting harder. He argues every point, doesn’t want me to go anywhere without him and repeats himself. He says he will just “wait for me” ...

Today’s Birthdays

May 23, 2026 Rose Tuovila, Vulcan May 24, 2026 Wyatt Bray, Neenah, Wis. May 25, 2026 Bob Fredy, Iron Mountain Brooke Walstrom, Iron Mountain

DCH retirees to meet for lunch

NORWAY— Dickinson County Hospital retirees and former employees will meet for lunch at 11:30 a.m. Friday at the Knight Owl Sports Bar & Grill in Norway.

Prepping for the next morning

Dear Heloise: Before I go to bed, I spend about 3 minutes preparing for the next morning. I set up the coffee maker, put anything that I need to take with me by the door, and leave out anything I’ll need on the counter rather than tucking it away in a cabinet. It isn’t a dramatic change, ...