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Dear Annie: There's a little boy in my son's school — he's 6 years old — who has a history of being very physical with other kids, including my son. They were in the same class previously, and my son would come home upset, sometimes with bruises, telling me this boy had hit or shoved him ...

Straight Shooter

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HOUGHTON — Olympic biathlete Deedra Irwin, will return to her alma mater this week to deliver the keynote address at Michigan Technological University's Spring Commencement ceremonies. The graduate ceremony takes place at 3 p.m. Friday with the undergraduate ceremony slated for 10:30 a.m. ...

To your good health, Keith Roach, MD

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DEAR DR. ROACH: Could you offer any general advice on how patients should weigh the risks versus benefits when they are prescribed a drug that lists many potentially serious side effects? I once had a specialist suggest that I do a trial of a drug for a noncardiac issue, but my cardiologist ...

Once more around the track

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EAGLE RIVER, Wis. — It was a homecoming of sorts for snowmobile enthusiasts at the World Championship Derby Complex in Eagle River, Wisconsin. Around 50 racers along with their fans gathered at the historic race oval for the third annual Legends Laps event in mid-February. Sponsored by Pat's ...

Survey Says!

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EAGLE RIVER – Last summer, Copper Harbor participated in a First Impressions Tourism assessment program conducted by the Michigan State University (MSU) Extension. Will Cronin, community development educator with MSU Extension, said that First Impression Tourism is a statewide program that ...

Music and more

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ESCANABA — The entertainment lineup and activities for the 2025 Annual U.P. State Fair were announced Wednesday at the Island Resort and Casio in Harris. The week of music, rides, games, shows and food returns to U.P. State Fairgrounds on Aug. 11 - 17. Grandstand entertainment includes a ...