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From stepmother to stranger

Dear Annie: I have been married for more than 35 years, but for most of that time, I have felt unloved and trapped. I came into this marriage desperately wanting children, and when my husband was widowed young with two little ones, I stepped in and raised them as my own. I was the one who got ...

Hang up accessible parking signs

Dear Heloise: So many people don't know that the accessible parking placard is to be removed while driving. In many states, it can even get you a ticket! I think one of the reasons why people don't remove the placard is the difficulty in placing and removing it from the rearview mirror. For ...

Briefs for Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025

Flu clinic at Delta chamber ESCANABA — Public Health Delta & Menominee Counties will have a flu vaccination clinic from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday at the Delta Chamber of Commerce, 1001 N. Lincoln Road. No appointment is necessary. Medicare, Medicaid, Healthy Michigan and most private ...

Battle between two daughters

Dear Annie: There is a sad and bitter battle playing out between my two daughters, and as their mother, I feel helpless to stop it. My oldest has always been the more fragile of the two. She struggles with accountability and has often relied on family to untangle the knots of her life. Years ...

Remember the four P’s

Dear Heloise: Recently, someone wrote in to warn about discarding dental floss in the toilet. A plumbing expert said to never put anything in the toilet except the "four P's," which are: pee, poop, puke and (toilet) paper. No gum, tampons or even facial tissues. And absolutely no flushable ...

Briefs for Tuesday, Oct. 14

Taco Tuesday at Gladstone Legion GLADSTONE — The Gladstone American Legion Post 71, 802 Delta Ave., will host Taco Tuesdays from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., offering tacos, burritos, nachos and more. Orders can be called into the legion at 906-428-1050 after 4 p.m. Rapid Readers to meet RAPID ...