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Healthy-sounding food could be hiding sugar

Many consumers feel pride in avoiding the glazed pastries in the supermarket and instead opting for "all natural" granola that comes packed with extra protein. Same goes for low-fat yogurts "made with real fruit," organic plant-based milks and bottled "superfood" smoothies. Buyer beware: ...

Briefs for Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025

St. Anthony raffle winner ESCANABA — Dick Hubert of Escanaba is the winner of the St. Anthony of Padua calendar raffle for Dec. 29, receiving $100. Gladstone Library Friends drive GLADSTONE — The Friends of the Gladstone Library group is conducting its 2025 Membership and Donation Drive, accepting monetary donations through Wednesday. Those interested can donate or sign up for a membership at the Gladstone Public Library, 300 S. 10th St. Membership dues are $10 for adults, $20 for families, $50 for patrons or $200 for lifetime. All dues and donations go directly to the ...

Wife’s memory is fading fast

Dear Annie: I think my partner is slipping away from me, and I do not know how to reach for her without breaking both our hearts. My wife, “Laura,” is 68. We have been together for 40 years. She has always been the organized one. When the kids were young, she could tell you where every ...

Tips on extension cord safety

Dear Heloise: Regarding the recent hint suggesting we plug in extension cords behind heavy pieces of furniture for future use. This can be a serious safety hazard if proper precautions are not taken. Any such cords can be a hazard to young children or pets if they play with or chew on them. ...

Briefs for Monday, Dec. 29, 2025

Gladstone Library Friends drive GLADSTONE — The Friends of the Gladstone Library group is conducting its 2025 Membership and Donation Drive, accepting monetary donations through Wednesday. Those interested can donate or sign up for a membership at the Gladstone Public Library, 300 S. 10th St. Membership dues are $10 for adults, $20 for families, $50 for patrons or $200 for lifetime. All dues and donations go directly to the library to help support activities and programs for the community and children, such as story hours, summer reading programs, downloadable books and magazines, ...

Longing to connect with a quiet son

Dear Annie: My son lives at home, but he has no interest in talking to me. He doesn’t eat meals with me and my husband. He just stays in his room and comes downstairs to cook his own food, which is invariably a pan-fried sandwich, possibly with air-fried breaded chicken, followed by crisps ...