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NOAA to test Great Lakes acidity, aid in Defense research, more

ALPENA — As temperatures rise and the lakes unfreeze, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will begin researching the Great Lakes’ acidity levels, providing ships and space for U.S. Defense Department research, and more. Stephanie Gandulla, a maritime archaeologist at the ...

Honor Women’s History Month with Alpena County Library and LWV

ALPENA — Women’s History Month is upon us, and what better way to celebrate than attending the Women Who Shaped Alpena program at 7 p.m. on Monday at Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library? The program is presented by the George R. and Edith Angell Cook Special Collections ...

Top court hears APS lawsuit

ALPENA — During oral arguments held in front of the Michigan Supreme Court, a former student accused Alpena Public Schools of creating a sexually hostile educational environment. The oral arguments were held on Wednesday and the court released video of the proceedings to the public on ...

Free Family Films, Maritime Sketching Class at Heritage Center

ALPENA — Look no further than the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center for free family fun this week, with Free Family Films over spring break, and a free Maritime Sketching Class on Saturday, March 23. Oh, and did we mention free popcorn? Free Family Films, including freshly popped ...

Holcim loads first vessel of 2024

ALPENA — Great Lakes shipping took off for the spring season as Holcim, the Alpena-based cement manufacturer, loaded its first bulk shipment of the year on Thursday. According to Jeff Scott, Holcim plant manager, the cement company sent off 10,000 tons of cement aboard the SS Alpena, one ...