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Lifestyles

From tractors to tools: How farmers are keeping it safe

What is the most dangerous job to have? I asked my 8-year-old daughter this question. She listed jobs such as firefighters who run into burning buildings or police officers who fight crime. I agreed with her wholeheartedly. They were definitely dangerous elements to each of those ...

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Corned-beef dinner Thursday at Spratt Church LACHINE — A corned-beef dinner will be available for the public to enjoy from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday at Spratt United Methodist Church, presented by church members. The cost is $15 per person, at the church, 7440 M-65 South in Lachine (one ...

My Stories program preserves cherished memories of patients in hospice

ALPENA — The Hospice of Michigan in Alpena preserves the stories of patients, not in a book or photo album, but on a flashdrive. It’s called the My Stories program. Patients in hospice are given the opportunity to video record their stories and memories for their loved ones to hear once ...

‘Steel Magnolias’ opens Thursday at Alpena Civic Theatre

ALPENA — Today is International Women’s Day, during Women’s History Month, and what better way to celebrate than planning a trip to Alpena Civic Theatre to see “Steel Magnolias,” featuring an all-female cast? The comedy-drama, written by Robert Harling, opens at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday ...

Kuehnlein to lead ALL program on ‘How to Raise a Citizen’

ALPENA — The Association of Lifelong Learners at Alpena Community College presents the program, “How to Raise a Citizen” on Thursday, led by ACC Political Science and History Instructor Tim Kuehnlein. This event is free and open to the public. The program will feature Kuehnlein’s ...

Today is International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day (March 8) is a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women’s equality. The day has been celebrated for over 100 years, with the first IWD gathering in ...