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IMHS Class of '71 55th reunion

IRON MOUNTAIN — The weekend of July 24-25 marked the 55th-year reunion celebration of the Iron Mountain High School Class of 1971. A total of 33 classmates attended the reunion. Joining classmates at the festivities were 14 guests. The weekend started Friday evening with a mixer at ...

Dispirited Da Vinci

Dear Annie: I recently turned 27 and feel as if life is just passing me by. I try so many different things to find career opportunities and to meet other people but nothing leads to anything, and I am always stuck back at square one. It seems like nobody ever gives me a chance (social and ...

Doll club to meet Thursday

EAGLE RIVER, Wis. — The Enchanted Doll Club of the Northwoods will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday in the meeting room of the Kalmar Senior Center, 1100 N. Railroad St. in Eagle River. Judy Karlsson of Wood Dale, Ill., will present a program on celebrity dolls. Creating dolls to honor and resemble famous people has always been a trademark of doll companies. Members and guests are encouraged to bring and share their own celebrity dolls. Guests are welcomed at all doll club meetings. For more information about the Enchanted Doll Club, contact Judy Wainwright at 715-482-9804.

Change the head on a toothbrush

Dear Heloise: Regarding the person who complained about their toothbrush only vibrating instead of spinning, the fault isn’t with the toothbrush. I had the same thing happen to me, and I have a very well-known brand of toothbrush. The problem is with the brush head. I changed mine, and it ...

Today's Birthdays

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Braumart to host ‘Somewhere in Time’ romance experience

IRON MOUNTAIN — Romance and history will take center stage Sunday, Aug. 30, when the century-old Braumart Theatre hosts “A Romantic Afternoon: Somewhere in Time,” featuring historical romance author Eleanor Morelli. The event begins at 2 p.m., with doors opening at 1 p.m. Admission is $8. Guests will have an opportunity to meet Morelli and learn more about her historical romance novel, “Invitation from Iron Ridge,” as well as her upcoming release. She will also share the history, characters and long-ago settings that inspire her stories. The afternoon will include a ...