Lifestyles

Huron Pines upcoming events

Huron Pines has events booked that nature enthusiasts and environmental stewards can take advantage of through the summer and fall months. Workshops and networking events give opportunities for attendees to explore ways that they can support conservation efforts in Michigan. INVASIVE SPECIES WORDAYS There will be two events to help remove invasive species and restore native habitats on Tuesday in Alpena and June 6 in Oscoda. Join Huron Pines at Besser Museum on Tuesday to remove invasive species from the nature trail and to prepare the site for planting native ones. Invasive ...

Alpena Blues Coalition will host fundraiser

The Alpena Blues Coalition will host a fundraiser on May 30 at the Alpena Eagles Club 1960 in Alpena. Doors will open at 6 p.m. with music by Sinners & Saints beginning at 7 p.m. There is a suggested $5 donation at the door and 50/50 drawings and a basket raffle will also take place. Alpena Blues shirts and other related items will be available for purchase. Credit and debit cards will be accepted. Attendees can purchase drinks from the bar or can bring their own. Food will also be available for purchase.

Mushroom season

Alcona announces 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient

ALCONA - Alcona Schools proudly announced Arthur Good as the 2026 recipient of the Alcona Community Schools Distinguished Alumni Award during the Class of 2026 Senior Awards Night held on May 13. Established in 2023, the Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes outstanding graduates of Alcona ...

Alpena library closed on Monday

ALPENA - The Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library will be closed on Monday, May 25th, 2026, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. It will reopen on Tuesday,

Review: Merry Christmas, Dear Grandpa

By J.E. Rose “It’s opening night at the Alpena Civic Theatre for the spring program!” Or so I hear the voices in my head as I drive by the theatre on the way to Latitudes. “We should probably see it...” But why, exactly, are they doing a Christmas play in May? Granted, winter ...