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The bare-minimum brunch guest

Dear Annie: My husband and I host Easter brunch every year for both sides of the family — about 16 people total. I cook a big frittata, a glazed ham, homemade rolls and a salad or two. My problem is my sister-in-law, “Brenda.” For the past four years, she has signed up to bring dessert. ...

Today’s Birthdays

Emma Bubloni, 12, Norway Leonard Mann Hannah, Niagara, Wis. Andy Gerwig, Norway

Bay College TRIO welcomes public to attend presentation by J.L. Hyde

ESCANABA — Bay College’s TRIO Student Support Services program will host its annual 3.0 Dinner on Wednesday, April 15, recognizing the academic accomplishments of TRIO students. The evening will begin with a keynote presentation from local author J.L. Hyde from 5 to 6 p.m. Eastern time in ...

Toothpaste tube problems add up

Dear Heloise: How much longer do we have to put up with tubes of toothpaste that we can't empty like we used to by rolling up the tube? I have to cut open the tube, where almost one-third of the toothpaste is still there. Then I have to scrape it out little by little with my toothbrush, which ...

Strong Bodies strength training to start in Florence County

FLORENCE, Wis. — The University of Wisconsin-Madison Florence County Extension, Florence County Aging and Disability Resource Center and the Florence County Health Department will offer the Strong Bodies program — a free, in-person strength training class for adults — at two locations ...

Biting my tongue over husband’s bad habit

Dear Annie: My otherwise extremely well-mannered husband, "Ted," has developed an unspeakably disgusting habit, and I need help addressing it. The backstory: About a year ago, there was an accident involving Ted, his brother and a couple of our nephews, which resulted in Ted losing five ...