MARQUETTE — The Marquette County String Orchestra Society will host a strings refresher workshop Nov. 8 for those looking to return to music or practice their skills. Three MCSOS instructors will teach former adult string players familiar with violins, violas, cellos and bass, giving those ...

Dear Annie: My husband and I recently went on an eight-day cruise to Iceland with two close friends. We have been friends for more than 40 years and have traveled together many times. Two days before we were to leave, I tested positive for COVID. I went to urgent care, and the doctor told me I ...

Dear Heloise: Regarding hard-boiled eggs, I've had a terrible time with them over the years and have tried several different methods. I finally found a method on the internet that actually works: Put about 3 quarters of an inch of water in a saucepan and heat it to boiling. Once it's boiling, ...

Legion Post 115 to meet ESCANABA TOWNSHIP — American Legion Post 115 Escanaba River will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Escanaba Township Hall in Flat Rock. Delta Dems gathering ESCANABA — The Delta Dems will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the USW Hall, 1201 Sheridan Road in ...

Dear Annie: It began with small comments — they said the guest bed wasn’t comfortable and our towels smelled odd. Wanting to be gracious, my wife bought brand-new towels before their next visit. But then they complained the new ones were too small. On their following trip, the criticism ...

Dear Heloise: I read a letter in your column about eating chicken that was stored unwrapped. At the end of your answer, you said never to refreeze meats, fowl or seafood after they've been thawed out. I had a butcher tell me years ago that it was OK to do, and I've been doing it since then ...