ALPENA — As the new school year approaches, the Water Wonderland Board of Realtors (WWBR) proudly continued its commitment to community support through its annual Backpack Fill Program. In partnership with the Boys and Girls Club of Alpena, WWBR successfully delivered 104 backpacks filled ...

PRESQUE ISLE — The Alliance for the Great Lakes invites volunteers from across the region to join in on Saturday, Sept. 20 for a Great Lakes Day of Action. Hundreds of Adopt-a-Beach volunteers will clean and celebrate Great Lakes shorelines as part of the International Coastal Cleanup. ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...