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To your good health, Keith Roach, MD

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DEAR DR. ROACH: I have recently begun seeing a new physician who dictates into a recorder during my entire exam. I find this very off-putting and don't know what to do. Here is an example: Doctor: What brings you in today? Me: I have a sore throat. Doctor speaks into to the recorder: Patient ...

Dear Annie

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Dear Annie: My partner's mother constantly demands attention, and everything revolves around her. Whenever we're busy or focused on other things, she lashes out — often hurting those around her, including her grandchildren. She plays favorites, manipulates situations to her advantage and ...

Taking Up Space

Arts and Entertainment

Hancock – Local artist Lynn Mazzoleni announced the official launch of her newest fine art collection, “Taking Up Space,” with a special opening reception on Saturday at her gallery in downtown Hancock. The event is free and open to the public, featuring live music by Jenny Ciurro and ...

Narrowing the field

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HOUGHTON — At its meeting Monday, the Houghton County Appointment Committee narrowed its search for county drain commissioner from nine applicants to five. The position must be filled due to the upcoming retirement of current Drain Commissioner John Pekkala. The position is responsible for ...

Pope Francis lies in state ahead of Saturday funeral

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Pope Francis ' funeral has been set for Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Peter's Square, and a viewing of his body began today in St. Peter's Basilica, days after the popular pontiff died of a stroke at age 88. He had been lying in state in the Santa Marta Domus in a private viewing for Vatican ...

Whitmer signs Medicaid directive

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LANSING — As Republicans in Congress continue to eye cuts to critical programs like Medicaid in an effort to extend President Donald Trump’s 2017 tax cuts, several Michigan Democrats joined Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in Royal Oak Thursday, as she signed an executive directive instructing the ...