ALPENA — The Sunset Project has announced the recipients of its 2025 Sawyer J. Boyd Creatives Grant, awarding nearly $6,000 in funding to five young creatives from Northeast Michigan. This year’s class includes Angelina Burcar, Benjamin Loewe, Kylie Beevers, Ryley Kennedy, and Thurston ...

This morning, I woke up with a heaviness I couldn’t quite name. Not the run-of-the-mill, “Ugh, work again,” but something deeper — like a quiet weight pressing on my chest. My life is good. I’m proud of what I’ve accomplished and hopeful for what’s ahead. Yet, after weeks of ...

NEMAG meeting Wednesday in Harrisville The Northeast Michigan Artists Guild will meet at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday at the Alcona County Library in Harrisville. During the meeting, juror Anne Ritchie will select artwork to be included in NEMAG's annual members-only juried art show titled "The ...

ALPENA — The Association of Lifelong Learners (ALL) is excited to announce its third annual bus tour on Thursday, Oct. 16. This year, ALL will explore the scenic and historic locations of Presque Isle County, with lunch at Up North 23 in Rogers City. There are only 45 seats available on ...

ALPENA — Upper Peninsula author Sue Harrison will be sharing her children’s book, "Rescuing Crash: The Good Dog," at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 13 at the Alpena County Library. Geared towards ages 9-12, "Rescuing Crash" is the story of 11-year-old Britta, her father, and Crash, an ...