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Surviving cancer but still struggling

Dear Annie: I was diagnosed with breast cancer a few months ago. I’ve been through surgery and radiation treatments. According to the oncologists, I should now consider myself a “survivor.” Since I have scars, I’m taking medication for the next 10 years that has potentially really bad ...

Donating older photos

Dear Heloise: If you are sorting through older photos (especially of buildings) and are tempted to toss them out, consider mailing them to the city or county where they were taken. Many people who own older homes or businesses would truly value a glimpse of what their properties looked like in ...

Briefs for Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026

Trivia and Tacos night today ESCANABA — St. Joseph & St. Patrick Parish will host Trivia and Tacos tonight in the parish hall in the basement of the church, 709 First Ave. S. in Escanaba. Teams of two to six players are eligible to win cash prizes. There will be a taco/nacho bar as well. Registration will begin at 5 p.m., with the first round starting at 5:30 p.m. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend. Free snowmobiling weekend ESCANABA — Snowmobile riders can travel area trails today and Sunday for free, as the snowmobile registration and trail permit requirements are ...

When a spouse’s snoring steals your sleep

Dear Annie: I’ve been happily married for 18 years, and for most of that time I’ve slept poorly — but lately it’s become unbearable. My husband falls asleep within minutes and snores loudly and steadily through the night. I lie awake listening, nudging him, turning him onto his side, ...

Spooning out seeds from squash

Dear Heloise: I use a serrated grapefruit spoon to spoon out the seeds from squash. It really gets them out easily. — Nancy K., in Amsterdam, New York DON'T FORGET! Dear Heloise: I live in a two-story home and have a spare fridge in the garage for the "overflow." I keep a pad of sticky ...

Briefs for Friday, Jan. 9, 2026

Trivia and Tacos night Saturday ESCANABA — St. Joseph & St. Patrick Parish will host a Trivia and Tacos night Saturday in the parish hall in the basement of the church, 709 First Ave. S. in Escanaba. Teams of two to six players are eligible to win cash prizes. There will be a taco/nacho bar as well. Registration will begin at 5 p.m., with the first round starting at 5:30 p.m. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend. Special service at St. Stephen’s ESCANABA — St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 500 Ogden Ave., will host a Holy Eucharist Worship Service with the Rev. Mo ...