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Vaping vice might be a dealbreaker

Dear Annie: My dad died of lung cancer a few years ago, and because of that, I abhor smoking in all its forms. The problem is I just discovered my boyfriend, who is a nurse, has been secretly vaping behind my back. I was shocked and upset not so much that he did it (which is bad enough) but ...

Today’s Birthdays

May 19, 2026 Melinda Teske, Kingsford Lois Outcelt, Niagara, Wis.

Foxy Loxy ladies to meet Wednesday

IRON MOUNTAIN — The Foxy Loxy Red Hat Ladies will meet at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at Greenleaf Sports Bar & Grill in Iron Mountain.

Remove lingering pet hair easily

Dear Heloise: Pet hair embeds itself deep into fabric fibers, making the removal of it especially difficult. Before you go straight to washer, tumble furry items in the dryer on air-only (no heat) for about 10 minutes with a dryer sheet. The dryer loosens fur and static, and most of it collects ...

How honest is too honest?

Dear Annie: My husband “Jack” has become so angry with me lately, and I don’t understand why. We have been married for 10 years, have two beautiful girls, ages 6 and 4, and he’s a great dad. However, with me, he is short-tempered and does not want to spend any “alone” time with me ...