DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 74-year-old man with no major health issues. Over the past several years, I have been getting a COVID booster in the spring with a second booster in the fall, as well as a flu shot. At my age, is it still appropriate to get a COVID booster in the spring? Also, after ...

Dear Annie: I've been married for 16 years, and lately, I'm not sure I want to stay in this marriage. I've always been the steady one — the saver, the planner, the person who makes sure the bills get paid and there's something set aside for the future. My wife, on the other hand, has always ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I contracted influenza A nine weeks ago, which was confirmed by a nasal swab. I had my regular flu vaccine in mid-November, but it was no match for this virulent strain. I was sicker than I can remember, and COVID seemed mild in comparison. During the illness, I developed a ...

Dear Annie: I'm in my early 30s and have been dating someone for nearly two years. On paper, he is everything my parents could have hoped for. He has a stable career; he is kind, respectful, family-oriented and well-liked by everyone. My friends and family think I have hit the jackpot. The ...

HOUGHTON — Spring is here, and The Keweenaw Invasive Species Management Area (KISMA) is busy preparing for another exciting season. You might see us out and about at your local trails, farmers markets, boat launches or around your neighborhood and wonder what we're up to. What is ...

Dear Annie: I'm a retired, divorced man who had a fulfilling career, but I now struggle to find female companionship. I was mostly focused on my career and got married in my mid-40s, partly out of loneliness, and together we have a daughter in her 20s. Looking back, I don't think I was ever ...