Viking Expedition ships return to Alpena for 5th season
ALPENA — Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary (TBNMS) is preparing to welcome Viking Expedition ships back to Alpena for its fifth year, according to a TBNMS press release on Wednesday. Throughout the 2026 season, the 665-foot sister ships Polaris and Octantis will make 20 scheduled stops in Thunder Bay, bringing hundreds of guests ashore at the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center to explore downtown Alpena and Northeast Michigan. Visitors will explore the region through lighthouse tours, nature hikes, downtown walking tours, aerial-sightseeing, fishing charters, and glass-bottom ...
First Congregational United Church of Christ (UCC) gets new pastor, Rev. Laura McMurry Hoffman
ALPENA — First Congregational United Church of Christ (UCC) in Alpena announced the arrival of its new settled pastor, Rev. Laura McMurry Hoffman, marking the beginning of a new chapter for the congregation, according to a press release on Monday. Following the search process, church ...
The Brush Creek Mill will host yard sale
HILLMAN —Spring is finally here and it's a great time to do that spring cleaning! The Brush Creek Mill will host a yard sale on Saturday, May 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Burgers, brats, and hot dogs will be available to purchase. The Mill is seeking donations, preferably priced in advance. ...
The Association of Lifelong Learners upcoming programming
ALPENA — The following are upcoming The Association of Lifelong Learners (ALL) programs from Monday to Friday: Dolly Parton Imagination Library Monday, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at ACC Madeline Briggs Center 140 Dolly Parton Imagination Library (DPIL) celebrated its 30th anniversary and ...