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Michigan licenses first dental therapist to help increase access to care

MICHIGAN – According to a Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) press release on Thursday, the state’s first dental therapist has been licensed and is practicing in the Upper Peninsula. The release stated that the milestone is reflective of efforts by MDHHS and ...

Airport enplanement numbers last year highest in more than a decade

ALPENA — In 2025, the Alpena County Regional Airport posted the most enplanements in one year since 2013, according to an email from Airport Manager Mick Higgins. Last year, the airport had 12,888 total enplanements. There were 985 enplanements in December alone, which is an increase from ...