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DEAR DR. ROACH: I have noticed that I gain weight after eating salted foods. Last night, I had a pasta dish that was salty. Upon awakening, all my fingers were swollen to a point of not bending. Besides drinking a lot of water to flush it out, I'm concerned that there could be potential for an ...

Dear Annie

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Dear Annie: My husband and I have been married for 11 years. We've always had a solid partnership with no major issues. But lately, I've been feeling like I'm just a supporting character in his life. He recently started a new job that he's passionate about, and while I'm happy for him, ...

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HANCOCK – Hancock Public Schools returned to normal operation this morning after the elementary school and middle school/high school campuses were placed on a modified shelter-in-place status Tuesday morning. In a Tuesday statement from Superintendent Chris Salani, the action was in response ...

Moving forward

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HANCOCK — Hancock's Downtown Development Authority voted to proceed with preliminary plans for the Navy Street extension and trail. Monday's approval included $10,000 toward a topographical survey which opens the potential for future projects. After the meeting, Hancock City Manager Mary ...

Covering the cost

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HOUGHTON — After the recent uncertainty of school meals and programs being funded for Houghton Portage Township Schools (HPTS) due to the state budget being negotiated in Lansing, the district can now breathe a sigh of relief after the passing of the budget. Backup plans will not need to be ...

Search for missing Alger woman continues

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MUNISING — The search for missing Alger County woman Starla Perry-Goings remains in progress, with today marking 55 days since she was last seen on Aug. 15. The 65-year-old was reported missing at 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 17 by her adult children, who had requested that the Alger County ...