Dear Readers: Before we rush into a brand-new year, I want to pause and say thank you. Thank you for reading, for writing in and for trusting me with the parts of your life you don’t always share at the dinner table. Thank you for letting this corner of the page be a place where we can talk ...

Dear Heloise: The letter about preventing carbon monoxide poisoning by getting a monitor for your home is a must but, it didn't go far enough. You should get a monitor that you can also travel with. How many articles have we read about carbon monoxide poisoning in vacation rental homes, ...

Wells Lions raffle winner WELLS — The Wells Lions Club raffle winner for week 22, dated Dec. 29, is Mary Smith of Escanaba, who received $100. St. Anthony raffle winner ESCANABA — Dick Hubert of Escanaba is the winner of the St. Anthony of Padua calendar raffle for Dec. 29, receiving ...

Dear Annie: Every December, my life starts to feel like one of those “year in review” videos — only mine looks more like the blooper reel. Back in January, I sat at my kitchen table with a brand-new planner, a cinnamon latte and all the determination in the world. I even wrote, “This ...

Dear Heloise: I sympathize to some extent with the writer in a recent column of yours lamented how doctor's offices will say the appointment is at 10 a.m. but ask that you arrive at 9:30 a.m. for paperwork. However, I think it actually makes sense to do it this way. Ten a.m. is the time you ...

NEW YORK (AP) — The start of a new year usually brings new motivation to achieve goals like eating healthier or finally cleaning your basement. Many resolutions also focus on financial goals, such as paying off credit card debt, saving for a new house, or simply getting more educated about ...