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When new friends outshine old ones

Dear Annie: My dearest friend and I go back over 50 years. We’ve seen each other through everything, high and lows. Recently I became disabled and can no longer drive. I’m also a widow. I’m not asking anyone to chauffeur me around (I have that handled), but a phone call here and there ...

Norway seniors honored during the Recognition Day Program

NORWAY — Seniors at Norway High School were in procession as they marched in the Fine Arts Auditorium for the Recognition Day Program on May 20. Erin Berndt, senior class advisor, served as “Mistress of Ceremony.” She presented an inspirational address to the class and an explanation of awards. Tamara Juul of the Dickinson Area Community Foundation and Tami Nelson, Norway YAC advisor, presented the Senior YAC certificates to: Lauren Adams, Joey Bourg, Keith Burcar, Maddex Burklund, Ashley Carlson, Paytan Carlson, Anna deBidart, Rowen DeDecker, Alyssa dela Cruz, Alexis Downs, ...

IM-K GFWC to meet on Friday

IRON MOUNTAIN — The Iron Mountain-Kingsford General Federation of Women’s Clubs will have its final meeting of the club’s year at noon Friday at Pine Grove Country Club in Iron Mountain. The Dickinson-Iron Counties Nurses Honor Guard will present a short, informative program on services they provide to the local communities. The final meeting will recognize past presidents of the club and this year’s Woman of Achievement, Tami Juul. Members are reminded that next year’s dues of $65 can be paid at the meeting. Dues must be paid by June 30, to ensure that member names will be ...

Genealogical Society to meet Thursday in CF

CRYSTAL FALLS — The Iron County Genealogical Society will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Harbour House Museum, 17 N. Fourth St. in Crystal Falls. Participants should note the change of time and venue. A representative of the Harbour House Museum will present a program about Agnes Davies, a survivor of the fateful Titanic ocean liner disaster. After the ship hit an iceberg during her maiden voyage and began to sink, Davies was among the fortunate ones who was able to board a lifeboat. Once picked up by another ship, she was transported to New York City and from there she traveled to ...

Sibling rivalry doesn’t always end in childhood

Dear Annie: My sister and I have always been close. We grew up sharing clothes, secrets and late-night phone calls, and for years I considered her my best friend. But lately, every conversation with her feels less like a conversation and more like a contest I never signed up to enter. If I ...