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The Airbnb tax you don’t see: Wasted food adds 5% to every stay

Lodgers staying at short-term rental properties throw away more than $2.3 billion worth of uneaten food every year. That's according to a new study published by researchers at The Ohio State University. While it may not feel like a lot on an individual level, it adds up fast. Almost half of ...

Change up your brewing method

Dear Heloise: As a coffee professional, I'd like to add to the conversation about bitterness in coffee. The No. 1 cause of bitterness is overextraction. The brewing method determines the grind size. This is related to the length of time that the grounds remain in contact with the water. If you ...

Familiarity or true connection?

Dear Annie: I wanted to follow up on a letter you published on June 21, 2025, about my complicated relationship with my sister-in-law, who I started to develop romantic feelings for after the death of my wife (her sister). Since your response, I had a long and emotional conversation with her. ...

Briefs for Monday, Aug. 11, 2025

St. Anthony's pasty sale ESCANABA — St. Anthony's Church is having a pasty sale on Aug. 14 and 15. To preorder call or text Debbie at 906-399-4259. Pickup will be at St. Thomas Church in Escanaba. Delivery is available to Escanaba businesses. Extra pasties will be available in the late ...

P.E.O. Chapter EE celebrates 45 years helping women

ESCANABA — The Escanaba P.E.O. Chapter EE recently celebrated its 45th anniversary. P.E.O., an international women's organization, provides educational opportunities for women. Chapter EE, with 35 members, meets monthly to discuss fundraising strategies to support local scholarships, grants, ...

Lightening up elbow skin

Dear Heloise: My elbows are clean but dark. I hate it! What can I do to lighten them up? — Ruth, in Minnesota Ruth, first, use a loofah or a stiff body brush with lots of soap to scrub your elbows in a circular motion while you shower or bathe, but do not break the skin. Next, cut a lemon ...