ROGERS CITY — Dorothea Sandra creates art that makes people happy. Sandra, a New England native now living in Rogers City, has showcased her art since 2018, but has painted since she was 7 years old. “I was professionally trained by two seascape artists at 7 to 8 years old,” she ...
Ah, the summer sunshine beating down on my face. I absolutely love it. I’m a summer-loving gal, heat and all. Bring it on! When we were having that 90-degree stretch, I was happily glistening in my tanktop and jean shorts, trying to be outside as much as possible, because my house does ...
ALPENA — Images of naked men and women and drawings of sexual intercourse are included in books in both the adolescent and teen sections at the Alpena County Library, a News review of the books confirmed this week. Now, the Alpena County Board of Commissioners, which appoints library board ...
Today begins Pride Month, celebrating and commemorating those who identify as LGBTQ community members, as well as their supporters and allies. The first Pride march in New York City was held on June 28, 1970, according to the Library of Congress. That happened on the one-year anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising, a tipping point for the Gay Liberation Movement in the U.S. In the late 1960s, being openly gay was broadly prohibited in most places. In 1969, patrons of the Stonewall Inn, a popular bar with predominantly LGBTQ customers, stood their ground after police raided the ...
ALPENA — “The Music Man” is a huge undertaking that requires not only a large cast, but a dedicated, reliable, enthusiastic crew. That’s what Alpena Civic Theatre specializes in — collaborating to present the community with high-quality live entertainment. “The Music Man” ...
ALPENA — Hubbard Lake’s Les Miller is saying goodbye to a 53-year career as a sports official and referee. Originally from Monroe County, Miller grew up downstate, went to school at Michigan State University, and started his teaching career in Saginaw. The high school biology teacher ...
