Dear Annie: Christmas at my parents’ house used to feel magical, but lately it feels like I’m walking into a performance review. My older brother’s new hobby is “radical honesty,” and apparently the holidays are his favorite time to practice. Last year, as we decorated the tree, he ...

Dear Heloise: I have two thermal mugs. One is for coffee, and one is for tea. They can't be used in the microwave or in the dishwasher. To get the stains out, I boil some water and put it in the mugs. I then add a couple of squirts of lemon juice. I let it soak until the water gets cold. Later ...

Bake sale at Delta museum ESCANABA — The Delta County Historical Society's annual Bake Sale at the Museum is slated for 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. Donations of items to see are welcome beginning at 8:30 a.m. Both donors and patrons are invited to tour the museum without charge and to ...

Dear Annie: I have lost most of my family and many close friends, and I struggle with depression myself. There are days when the silence in my house feels almost too loud. Over time, I have learned how to be alone without completely falling apart. I have a pet who has been a lifeline for me. ...

Dear Readers: We've received hundreds of letters concerning weddings where the bride and groom want to charge people to attend. Apparently, this is now a trend in America where the happy couple want to have the wedding of their dreams but can't afford a lavish celebration. The reaction from the ...

Wells Lions raffle winner WELLS — The Wells Lions Club raffle winner for week 19, dated Dec. 8, is Mike Osier of Escanaba, who received $100. St. Anthony meat pie sale ESCANABA — St. Anthony's will have a meat pie sale on Thursday and Friday. Pies will be half pork and half ground ...