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Keeping pairs of socks together

Dear Heloise: For the past 50 years, I have kept pairs of socks together by using safety pins. I don’t know where I read this tip. It could have been in a “Hints From Heloise” column since I have been a Heloise follower since forever. — Annette H., via email Annette, yes, this is an ...

Golden fried and family tied: the U.P.’s beloved fish fries

ESCANABA- Golden brown walleye, perch, bluegill and smelt that are beer battered or Golden Dipt and deep fried to perfection make for a fantastic Friday night in Upper Michigan. We’re famous for our fish fries! The traditional fish fry is a feast fit for a king or queen. If you travel ...

Entertainment schedule

(Please check with venues first in case of cancellation) Friday * Hereford & Hops, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. - Reflections * Upper Hand Brewery, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. – Money Shot * Leigh’s Garden Winery, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. – Friday Night Piano with Pete and Cheri Ammel * Saunders Point Brewing in Gladstone, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. – George Sailer and Bill Sjoquist * Perronville Pub, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. – Tom Edberg’s Sundown * Amvets, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. – Musicians Friends * The Delft - doors open at 6 p.m., show at 7 p.m. – Make Believe Spurs with Special Guests, Tom Tarkleson & Andy ...

A big birthday with an even bigger price tag

Dear Annie: My younger sister is turning 30 and has planned a birthday dinner at a trendy rooftop restaurant where the tasting menu is $165 per person -- not including drinks, tax or tip. She also wants us to split the cost of a professional photographer "to capture the moment for all of ...