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Busy week for Alpena Lifelong Learners

ALPENA — The Alpena Association of Lifelong Learners (ALL) has several educational events scheduled for next week. On Tuesday from noon until 1 p.m. at the Alpena Community College’s Madeline Briggs Center 140. The event is called “What is Wellsport?” and will help people find ...

Thunder Bay Island Preservation Society elects officers for 2026

At its annual meeting, the Thunder Bay Island Preservation Society elected the following officers. Janet Spencer was elected president- and the Vice-President is Dave Skibbe. Steve Dean will serve as treasurer, and the Secretary will be Sue Skibbe. The Society established an operating budget ...

Cause of last week’s fire downtown deemed undetermined

ALPENA – The official cause for the fire that destroyed the Sports Page Lounge, Lucky Rabbit Tattoo, and Pampered Paw last week will officially be recorded as undetermined. Alpena Fire Chief Andy Marceau said the damage to the buildings was so severe that learning what the cause of the ...