NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Dolly Parton, the country music icon whose soaring vibrato vocals, poignant songwriting and sparkling costumes defined her rise from a log cabin in the Tennessee mountains to the height of stardom and acclaim, has died. She was 80 years old. Parton died ...
KINGSFORD — The Dickinson County Community Chorus will begin rehearsing Tuesday, Sept. 8, for the upcoming "Sounds of Christmas" concert. Rehearsals will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Fellowship Hall of the First Presbyterian Church, 395 Hamilton Ave. in Kingsford. There are no formal auditions, but prospective new members should possess some knowledge of choral singing. Those new to the group are asked to arrive early so vocal ranges can be checked. Regular attendance is required, with rare exceptions for unavoidable absences. Please note: For the first time, the ...
Dear Annie: In response to all the working mothers who are weighed down by guilt, I’d like to share my experience. I am 75 years old, and when I was growing up, my mother worked from 5 to 11 p.m. I usually came home from school around 3:30 or 4, and my memories of that time are nothing but ...
Dear Heloise: A simple way to use up leftover pie dough is to just take the odd-shaped pieces, lay them on an ungreased cookie sheet, and sprinkle them with cinnamon and sugar. Place them in an oven along with the pie and bake until they’re lightly browned, or for about 5 minutes. They make ...
FLORENCE, Wis. — The Northwoods Geology Club will meet at 5 p.m. Wednesday in the upper level of the Wild Rivers Interpretive Center in Florence. Everyone is welcome to look around the center and/or help the club install new lighting for the mineral display. At 6 p.m., the group will move downstairs for the featured guest speaker of the month, Jake Kacynski of Coleman Engineering. He will give a presentation on geotechnical principles of construction projects. A regular business meeting will follow. All meetings are open to the public, with no dues or fees. Door prizes are ...
MARINETTE, Wis. — Harmony Arboretum will host a free morning of outdoor fun from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday. Children will enjoy a scavenger hunt and harvest party while exploring the gardens they have helped grow throughout the summer. Participants will learn how pollinators play an important role in producing the season’s harvest as they explore the garden beds. Weather permitting, a sprinkler will be available for children to cool off, so families are encouraged to bring swimsuits, water-friendly shoes, and clothing suitable for playing in dirt and water. Children may also ...
