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Eating the mighty carrot

Dear Readers: Carrots are one of my favorite vegetables, and you can do so much with them. Carrots have a sweet, nutty flavor, and they are also a great source of antioxidants, vitamin C, vitamin A and potassium. Research shows that a daily consumption of carrots or carrot juice helps lower ...

Diane Keaton, star of ‘Annie Hall’ and ‘The Godfather,’ dies at 79

Diane Keaton, the Oscar-winning star of "Annie Hall," "The Godfather" films and "Father of the Bride," whose quirky, vibrant manner and depth made her one of the most singular actors of a generation, has died. She was 79. People Magazine reported Saturday that she died in California with loved ...

Briefs for Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025

St. Stephen's piano recital ESCANABA — St. Stephen's Episcopal Church will have a classical piano recital at 5 p.m. Sunday at 500 Ogden Ave. in Escanaba. Retired professional pianist Leonara Hall will perform works by Haydn, Beethoven, Brahms, Debussy and Ginastera. For more information, ...

Balancing his goals and hers

Dear Annie: My husband and I have been married for 11 years. We’ve always had a solid partnership with no major issues. But lately, I’ve been feeling like I’m just a supporting character in his life. He recently started a new job that he’s passionate about, and while I’m happy for ...

Freezing loaves of bread

Dear Heloise: As a retired couple, we just don’t use up bread like we used to. When I buy a loaf, I immediately separate it into two-slice packages in plastic sandwich bags and rebuild the rest of the loaf in the original bag. I then freeze the whole loaf. It is easy to use and thaw two ...

Briefs for Friday, Oct. 10, 2025

Breakfast to benefit Honor Flight RAPID RIVER — The American Legion Post 301 of Rapid River will host an all-you-can-eat breakfast to benefit the Upper Peninsula Honor Flight from 8 a.m. to noon Sunday. Price for adults is $12; kids age 6 through 12, $5; and age 5 and younger can eat for ...