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Opinion

Protect, appreciate, and learn about the Great Lakes

Editorials and columns

Today through June 8 is Great Lakes and Fresh Water Week, according to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s recent proclamation. Michigan is home to more than 11,000 inland lakes, tens of thousands of miles of rivers and streams, 6.5 million acres of wetlands, 3,200 miles of shoreline along the Great ...

Living bigger

Editorials and columns

In 1979, as a 10-year-old fifth grader, I had a life-changing conversation with a friend of mine, sitting in Mr. Smith’s elementary classroom. My buddy, Dennis, shared with me that his Little League team was going to start their season that night, but they were short a player. I had played ...

What do we want our schools to be known for?

Letters to the Editor

Alpena County has about 3,600 students who are represented by a senior high school, a junior high school, and six elementary schools. All of these schools represent diverse students that Alpena Schools have the responsibility to care for and encourage, no matter what level they are at in each ...

Warmer weather, more bicycles

Editorials and columns

Warmer weather means more bicyclists on the road, so it’s more important than ever for bicyclists and motorists to enjoy the journey and arrive safely by following the rules of the road. Bicycles on the roadway have the same rights and responsibilities as motorized vehicles. During National ...

GOP should use Reagan’s approach with unions

Editorials and columns

Republicans are falling into a familiar trap. From President Trump to Vice President JD Vance to Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), a growing number of party leaders have come to believe that coercive labor unions are a permanent part of American politics, so the Republicans might as well forge an ...