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Dear Annie: I have a friend I have known for years, and our sons have grown up playing lacrosse together. On the surface, we are both supportive sports moms who cheer from the sidelines, pack the snacks and talk about practices, tournaments and college hopes. But underneath it all, I have ...

To your good health

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DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband, 79, has to get both of his shoulders replaced (a reverse total shoulder replacement) due to osteoarthritis. He had the first shoulder done two months ago. It is a very painful procedure and consists of a long and painful recovery. Physical therapy is helping. Now ...

Music for a cause

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PAINESDALE — Jeffers High School hosted a mental health benefit concert Friday evening with seven local bands and music programs in the Copper Country. The funds raised through donation went to Unité Mental Health and Wellness, a mental health-focused non-profit.  The concert was organized ...

Maritime traffic has priority over bridge traffic

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HOUGHTON — During summer boating season, motorists often become frustrated when the Portage Lake Lift Bridge is raised during random hours of the day for marine pleasure craft. The reason, however, is actually a federal regulation. Marine traffic on the Keweenaw Waterway generally holds ...

Single-family housing starts in March at their highest since 2022

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Single-family housing starts in March were at their highest since 2022, a fast start to the construction year that could bring more supply to home markets that are still painfully expensive. The new data from surveys was released April 29 by the U.S. Census Bureau, with information from ...