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Time to honor the American worker

Labor Day is often regarded as the unofficial end of summer, one last long weekend -- a final trip to the camp or a backyard gathering. But the holiday also gives us an opportunity to pause and remember what Labor Day is really about -- honoring the American worker. Our communities do not run on their own. We depend on people who get up every morning and go to work. teachers; health care workers; construction workers; farmers; retail and service employees; police officers, firefighters and other public servants protect and serve us. Many of these workers rarely receive recognition for ...

Fashion Queen's Luxury Splendor, Moral Squalor

Anna Wintour spent nearly four decades reigning over Vogue magazine. She was chair of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute and its glitzy gala. Wintour is an inspiration for the imperious fashion editor in "The Devil Wears Prada." With her trademark bob hair, sunglasses and ...

Almanac for Sept. 5, 2026

Today is Friday, Sept. 5, the 248th day of 2026. There are 117 days left in the year. Today in history: On Sept. 5, 1972, Palestinian militants attacked the Israeli Olympic delegation at the Munich Games, killing two and taking nine others hostage; five of the militants, all nine hostages and a German police officer were killed in the following 24 hours. Also on this date: In 1774, the first Continental Congress assembled in Philadelphia. In 1836, Sam Houston won the first presidential election in the newly established Republic of Texas. In 1905, the Treaty of Portsmouth was ...

Renaming

ESCANABA — Would a rose by any other name smell as sweet? Mr. Shakespeare had that right! Names are important! Your parents probably pondered for days to pick out the perfect name for you when you were on your way. We memorized the names of the fifty states and their capitals when we were young. From kindergarten through high school, we learn to name the colors, the shapes, the countries of the world, the planets and maybe even the names of the elements on the periodic table. Names are important. Just look at the number of names listed in your Facebook or Snap Chat accounts. In ...