ESCANABA — It’s a sunny February afternoon in 1982 at camp. The hot water hisses in the tea kettle on the woodstove. Outside it is 15 degrees; inside camp a balmy 65 degrees. Winter is in full swing across Upper Michigan. But at least the hours of daylight are slowly increasing setting ...

According to SNAC International, Americans purchased 107 million pounds of savory snacks for last year’s big game - that’s the equivalent of 15 million Vince Lombardi trophies. Wings and chips are often go-to choices, but a new wave of unexpected dishes may steal the show. From creative ...

Dear Annie: My sister, “Laura,” and I have always been close, but ever since she got engaged, there’s been a bit of a distance. She’s constantly busy with wedding planning, and when we do talk, all she wants to discuss is flowers, seating charts or her bachelorette party. I’m happy ...

Trivia and Tacos returns ESCANABA — St. Joseph & St. Patrick Parish, 709 1st Ave. S., Escanaba will host a night of Trivia and Tacos on Saturday, Feb. 8 in the parish hall. Teams of two to six players can register beginning at 5 p.m., with the first round beginning at 6:30 ...

ESCANABA — At the recent annual banquet and awards ceremony for the Escanaba Yacht Club, Terry Reynolds was named Sailor of the Year for 2024. Another coveted title, Yachtsman of the Year, was awarded remotely to dual recipients, Marilyn Kinsey and Lori Sprague. During the ceremony at ...

Dear Annie: I recently attended my stepson’s wedding. My husband and his ex-wife were announced as mother and father of the groom as they entered the wedding reception together. His ex thought nothing of taking my husband’s arm as they entered. Meanwhile, I’m sitting at our table by ...