Dear Editor: I am writing this letter in support of our local library, and of the right of an individual to have the freedom to read whatever he or she chooses. I would also like to encourage our county commissioners to appoint to the library board an individual who has experience, who ...

Well, maybe Alpena is no longer that well-kept secret. Last week, some 18 countries and 22 states arrived in Alpena to compete in the International ROV competition. To observe the diversity and blending of the thousands of people was encouraging and enlightening. With these people, our ...

Last month, Moody’s Bond Rating Service downgraded U.S. national debt from Aaa to Aa1, driving America’s national debt borrowing costs up by 0.45 basis points in a single day. As of May 19, 2025, at 7:17 a.m., Eastern Daylight Time, the national debt was $36,218,929,729,031. When Treasury ...

It’s the last of the ninth inning in Arizona. The home team is trailing by two runs but has the bases loaded with two outs. The pitcher pauses as he approaches the mound. He removes his hat and places it over his heart, closing his eyes to pray. The batter waits outside the box, making the ...

I know the National Guard has to train and I appreciate the fact that the CRTC here in Alpena has the facilities to allow them to do that. What I don’t understand is why they create the sonic booms over the city of Alpena. There is plenty of room over Lake Huron to reach the levels that ...

In my oughts I learned about dependency and nurturing. In my teens I learned about the wider world and searched for a place in it. In my twenties I learned about love and responsibility. In my thirties I learned about growth and limitations. In my forties I learned about loss and new ...