News Photo by Darby Hinkley Debra Brisch, 69, was recently diagnosed with autism. Here, she sits at her kitchen table talking about the challenges and struggles of being autistic, and the blessing of finally being diagnosed later in life.

ALPENA — In case you missed it, below are links to The News’ most-read stories in April, to bring you up to speed on the biggest news in Northeast Michigan:

* “Adult autism: Relief after diagnosis, which can be hard to come by”

* “Armed men evade Alpena police”

* “Local firefighter recovering after cyanide poisoning”

* “Alpena court case sets state precedent”

* “Time capsule found at site of former Alpena Catholic Central High School”

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