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Briefs for Thursday, July 10, 2025

Bake sale planned for Aug. 2 ESCANABA — First United Methodist Church, 302 South 6th St., will be holding a bake sale on Saturday, Aug. 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pies, cookies, bread and more will be available. Residents of Harbor Tower receive a special discount. Proceeds support ...

Dried bay leaves bring layers of flavor to Portuguese-style beef skewers

On the Portuguese island of Madeira, espetadas are made by threading chunks of beef onto fresh-cut branches of bay and cooking the skewers over the embers of a fire. The bay infuses the meat with its unique menthol notes while also releasing a heady aroma. In this streamlined take on ...

Gender reveals are not for everyone

Dear Heloise: I agree that gender reveal "parties" are just another way of asking for gifts. You'll probably be invited to a baby shower and take a gift, and to me, one gift is plenty. I've also seen "sprinkle" parties for a second or third child, which they say is a scaled-back baby shower. ...

Too much pressure on the field

Dear Annie: My husband has been coaching our 8-year-old son's soccer team this season. At first, I thought it would be a great bonding experience for them. Our son is an active, sweet kid who used to spend hours in the yard practicing his kicks and counting down the days until the next game. ...

Briefs for Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Pasty sale planned RAPID RIVER — Fresh pasties will be available at St. Charles parish center in Rapid River on Tuesday, July 29. Pre-order soon as pasties are limited. Call 906-474-6606. Specify plain or with rutabaga. Pickup will be from 1-3:30 p.m. Kids Fun Day ESCANABA — Lakeside ...