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How to manage a bad boss

Dear Annie: I have worked for the same company for six years and, until recently, truly enjoyed my job. I have always had strong reviews, good relationships with my co-workers and a reputation for being dependable. Eight months ago, we got a new boss, and the entire mood of the office ...

Today’s Birthdays

Emmett Elliot Bray, De Pere, Wis. Lane Timothy Schultz, Vulcan Theresa Malone, Kingsford Emmett Bray, 4, De Pere, Wis. Annie Broullire, Aurora, Wis. Steve Hord, Iron Mountain

Free food distribution Thursday in Norway

NORWAY — Free food will be distributed to those experiencing food insecurity Thursday at the Crossroads Alliance church facility, 130 Odill Drive in Norway. Traffic will be directed to park in the Covenant Church lot for registration and to wait until distribution begins. Volunteers will conduct registration at each vehicle. Participants are asked to remain in their vehicle during the entire process to help ensure the health and safety of everyone. The food distribution will start as soon as volunteers are ready but no later than 3 p.m. Organizers note that the time listed on the ...

Using a downsizing service

Dear Heloise: There are downsizing services available if you’re willing and able to pay. You can find them online. They help with decisions regarding what to donate and what to keep. The one I used even took a carload of things to Goodwill. — Dena G., via email LARD CORRECTION Dear ...

Keeping our brains healthy as we age

Most of you reading this column are well on your way to becoming a “senior citizen.” My husband and I are currently 75 — he will soon be 76. We prefer to think of ourselves as “aging” but not yet “old.” Isn’t it funny how we define old as being about 10 years more than our ...

Trauma takes its toll on teacher

Dear Annie: I’ve been a teacher for 19 years. I’ve quit my job and have what I think are panic attacks when I think about going back. Throughout my career as a mandated reporter, I’ve had to call the authorities multiple times, and I’ve always been a shoulder for children who’ve ...