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Briefs for Friday, Sept. 19, 2025

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. Rock craft show seeks ­vendors ROCK — Vendors and crafters are sought for a craft show at ...

When relationships shift

Dear Annie: My sister “Claire” and I have always been close, but things have shifted since she had her first baby eight months ago. I understand that motherhood changes things, but lately I feel like I’ve been pushed to the sidelines. Every conversation revolves around the baby, and when ...

It’s time for tea!

Dear Heloise: When a baby girl is due, I give the grandmother to-be a traveling tea set. It is for a first-time grandmother to congratulate her on her new title and set the stage for special tea times together in the coming years! -- Dave and Corrinne Berkland, in Universal City, Texas SPARE ...

Briefs for Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025

Car, bike show in Gladstone GLADSTONE — American Legion Post 71 Gladstone will have a Classic Cars & Bike Show from 4-8 p.m. today, rain or shine. The event will have live music by Bad Dog, 50/50 raffles, bucket raffles, food and refreshments, along with bike/car participation prize. ...

Letting go to protect myself

Dear Worn Out: My three brothers and I are all senior citizens, and throughout our lives we have endured a very difficult relationship with our mother. From the time we were children, she was physically and emotionally abusive. She controlled us, manipulated us, lied to us and often gaslighted ...

Remembering the date

Dear Heloise: Irene from Beaverton, Oregon, wrote that she used sticky notes on her bathroom mirror to remember appointments. I understand her dilemma. I used to do this, too, but then I took it one step further. Several years ago, I put a calendar on the wall right next to my mirror and put ...