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Afraid to trade security for soil

Dear Annie: I've been married nearly 40 years. My wife's father has passed, and her 81-year-old mother still lives on the family farm. My wife is on a loan her mother took out to buy part of that farm, and she handles everything for my mother-in-law. One of her brothers lives in the farmhouse ...

Try this K-Cup hack to save money

Dear Heloise: Reusing K-Cups can help save money, but there’s a better way that doesn’t sacrifice flavor. Reusable or refillable K-Cups are widely available and designed specifically for single-serve machines. They have a small pop-top lid and can be filled with your favorite ground ...

Briefs for Friday, March 6, 2026

Wells Lions raffle winner ESCANABA – The $100 winner of the Wells Lions Club’s 52-week raffle for week 31, dated Mar. 2, is Holly Flanigan of Denmark, Wis. Dance in Rock ROCK — A dance will be held at the Rock Community/Senior Center, located at 3892 W. Mapleridge Road, on Sunday from ...

From retired accountant to uninvited inspector

Dear Annie: My 72-year-old father retired from his accounting job two years ago and appointed himself "Director of Operations" of my household. He lives 15 minutes away and stops by unannounced at least three times a week. He's reorganized my garage ("Your shelving system was illogical"), ...

Open fruit cups without frustration

Dear Heloise: In response to the question about how to open fruit cups without spilling: Before opening it, tilt the cup back away from you so that the juice is away from one side. When opening it, tilt it back toward you while continuing to peel off the top. Works like a charm! — Terri M., ...

Basketball memories

ESCANABA- “March madness" is an old saying first coined in 1939 to describe the excitement of a basketball tournament. Through the years, many of us have spent countless hours in the month of March in a sweaty, stuffy loud gymnasium! The chanting and cheering crowd, the squeak of ...