Dear Annie: A few months ago, my younger sister, “Kate,” announced during dinner that she and her boyfriend were moving to Nashville to “start fresh.” Everyone wished her well, but I was blindsided. What she didn’t share was that she’d already told me she was leaving our family ...

Dear Heloise: I saw a letter from Kelly T. in your column about washing greens. You mentioned submerging them in a bowl of cold water. Adding 1/2 cup of vinegar to 1 cup of water and soaking them for 3 minutes helps to remove bacteria. Just rinse and pat dry. -- Deborah Graham, in Curwensville, ...

Meet state Senate candidate MENOMINEE — State Senate candidate Kelli van Ginhoven will have a meet-and-greet from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Central time today in the upper level left of the fireplace area at the Spies Library, 940 First St., Menominee. Van Ginhoven is running as a Democrat for the ...

Dear Annie: Every year, Thanksgiving turns into a tug-of-war in my family. My siblings and I all live within driving distance of our parents, but the holiday always comes with arguments about who’s hosting, who’s cooking and which in-laws get priority. This year feels worse than ever. My ...

Dear Heloise: Recently, I watched a flight attendant open up cans using a credit card under the tab. After I returned home, I had a black bean can to open and tried using the credit card to pull the tab up. No broken fingernail or sore fingers! I would guess that people who have arthritis would ...

Meet state Senate candidate MENOMINEE — State Senate candidate Kelli van Ginhoven will have a meet-and-greet from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Central time Thursday in the upper level left of the fireplace area at the Spies Library, 940 First St., Menominee. Van Ginhoven is running as a Democrat for ...