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Maintaining love across a political divide

Dear Annie: I never imagined I would be writing to you about this, but I’m at a loss and worried sick. One of my adult sons has become deeply involved in far-right political activism. What began as strong opinions has hardened into something extreme and all-consuming. His social media is a ...

Working magic with food prep

Dear Heloise: I have a question about cooking foods at different times and temperatures when you only have one oven. This is always a dilemma when cooking a large meal, especially during the holidays. For my last holiday meal, I had a ham that had to be cooked for so many hours at a certain ...

Youth soccer registration deadline is Saturday

KINGSFORD — Registrations are due Saturday for the 2026 season of Soccer Association for Youth, Northern Michigan League. For registration information, go to https://www.saynml.org/. The 2025 season had nearly 1,150 registrations. Registration is $65 per participant and closes after ...

When love defies logic

Dear Annie: I’ve always been someone who struggles between my head and my heart. I see things that I want so badly and my heart aches for them, but I know better when those things don’t mesh well with my life. Like denying my favorite piece of chocolate cake because it’s bad for my ...

Today’s Birthdays

Jan. 29, 2026 Joey Winters, Iron Mountain Steve Lawnicki, Norway April McCarthy, Niagara, Wis.