Dear Annie: I’m writing because I feel embarrassed even admitting this, but I’m starting to dread parts of my own life that I worked hard to build. I’m 52, married for 24 years, and we have two grown kids who are mostly launched. Our son is across the country and our daughter lives ...

Wells Lions raffle winner WELLS — The Wells Lions Club raffle winner for week 23, dated Jan. 5, is Mike and Cheryl Kobasic of Gladstone, who received $100. Delta Dems meeting cancelled ESCANABA — The Delta Dems meeting for today has been cancelled. The group will reconvene on Wednesday, ...

Dear Heloise: First, I'd like to say that I enjoy reading your hints each day. Here is a novel idea my late mother once said to me: "Why don't you give me flowers now when I can enjoy them, not when I am dead and cannot?" I find it rather sound advice. What say you? Thank you. — Daniel D., ...

Dear Annie: I’m writing because I can’t tell if I’m being too sensitive or if I’m finally seeing something I’ve been ignoring for years. I’m 46, married, and we have three kids (two teens and one in college). On paper, our life is good. We’re busy, we’re stable, we show up for ...

Dear Heloise: People spend their hard-earned money on outdoor flags only to have the hems fray in a short time from weather. If you turn the hem over and restitch on a sewing machine, the edges will not become ragged from the elements. I especially like to see the American flag flying fray-free ...

Bethany Lutheran free store opening ESCANABA — Bethany Lutheran Church, 202 S. 11th St. in Escanaba, will open its free store to the public from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and again from 4 to 6 p.m. today. Cleaning, hygiene, paper, baby products and more will be available at no cost. There are no ...