Dear Heloise: Unload the bottom rack of the dishwasher first to keep the items there dry. Top rack items, like coffee cup bottoms, often still have water in them and drip when they're tipped and removed. — J. Savela, in North Port, Florida RAMP IT UP Dear Heloise: To enable my pet to get ...

Legion Post 115 to meet The Escanaba River American Legion Post 115 will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Arnold Hall. Escanaba 60th class reunion HARRIS — The Escanaba Class of 1965 will have its 60th reunion Saturday, Sept. 6, at the Island Resort and Casino. The reunion will ...

Dear Annie: I've been helping my neighbor with errands and yard work ever since his wife passed last fall. He's 82, lives alone and doesn't have any close family nearby. At first, it felt good to help — and I still care about him — but lately, it's gotten overwhelming. He's started ...

ESCANABA - Sweat, sore muscles, growth, changes and a ticking clock - that about sums up Labor Day. Most women have a love/hate relationship with the first Monday in September. Now, I’m not trying to be sexist here, but men think of great food, barbecues and a long weekend. Women ...

Dear Heloise: I just read the letter about threatening children who are misbehaving with a police arrest and wanted to share my experience as a nurse. I have heard parents say things like, "You had better behave, or I'm going to tell the nurse to give you a shot." This only instills fear and ...

Eagles breakfast on Sunday ESCANABA — Escanaba Eagles 1088 will serve breakfast from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday at 608 Ludington St. For more information, call the club after 4 p.m. at 906-786-3451. Delta Dems to meet ESCANABA — The Delta Dems will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the ...