SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. — The Soo Film Festival has announced its selection of films for 2026, a mix of features, shorts, music videos, and animation. The festival focuses on Great Lakes films and filmmakers, but entry was open worldwide. The Soo Film Festival takes place Sep. 16-20 in Sault ...
Dear Heloise: Up until my 50s, nothing was more relaxing than reading in a very hot tub of water. However, since then, there is no way that I can get out of the tub, even with grab bars. Now I just take a shower and accept that I'm getting old. I'm in my 80s. -- Donna, in The Villages, ...
Dear Annie: I'm 37 and the oldest of four siblings. We lost our mother to cancer 15 months ago, and then about a month ago, our father died very unexpectedly at 60. We never expected to be orphans this young, and the whole thing has been a shock for us. But we were in for an even bigger ...
ESCANABA — It is no secret that the construction on Ludington Street has been difficult for our downtown businesses this summer. Reduced parking, constantly changing traffic patterns, and torn-up sidewalks have forced downtown businesses to adapt daily since the construction began in the spring. For many customers, the easiest option has been simply to drive somewhere else and avoid the construction altogether. Yet, despite all of these obstacles, something remarkable has revealed itself. Construction has tested our downtown businesses, but what it hasn’t done is quiet the spirit ...
The sun creeping up later in the morning and then beginning to drift slowly into darkness earlier in the afternoon signals the coming changes of fall. Soon, the rich green leaves will begin to transform into vibrant colors laced with hues of somber brown. Before long, the majestic birds will ...
Dear Heloise: To drop your utility bill, close your closets. Keep the doors shut and unplug as many appliances as you can. If the coffeepot turns itself off, unplug it. You don't need to heat or air-condition closets, or waste money on plugged-in appliances when they're not in use. -- Hector ...
