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‘Zootopia 2’ sets animated movie box office record

"Zootopia 2" had a roaring and record-setting opening at the box office. The animated animal city sequel from the Walt Disney Company brought in $96 million in North America over the weekend, earned $156 million over the five-day Thanksgiving frame, and scored a staggering $556 million ...

Briefs for Monday, Dec. 1, 2025

Elks Auxiliary deadline today ESCANABA — The Elks Auxiliary will have its monthly meeting Thursday at the lodge, 510 Ludington St., Escanaba. Social hour begins at 5:30 p.m., with dinner at 6:45 p.m. and the meeting to follow. Reservations and cancellations are due by noon today — call or ...

Facing Christmas with an aching heart

Dear Annie: Though I’m young, I often feel as if I’m living the life of someone much older. This past year, many brewing family crises collided between March and April. One relative passed away from a condition we all knew about, but the loss still hit hard. Around the same time, my ...

When leaving a pet during a trip

Dear Heloise: As a professional pet sitter, I have some advice for people who are leaving for a few (or several) days. Your pets will be OK if you remember the following common-sense things to do: — If your pet is on medication, write out when and how the medication is to be taken. Make ...

Briefs for Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025

Eagles breakfast on Sunday ESCANABA — Escanaba Eagles Aerie 1088 will host a breakfast from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday at 608 Ludington St. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for ages 5 to 12; younger children can eat for free. All proceeds will go to the Escanaba Senior Class of 2026. DCCA raffle ...

Seeking light after years of hurt

Dear Annie: I don’t understand why people see me as a threat. I have no devious plans or intentions. I’ve never been in a fight. Throughout my life, I’ve been bullied — from elementary school all the way through college — by the same girl. Despite everything, I’ve always tried to ...