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Fighting hunger event Sept. 20 at Alpena library

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ALPENA — The League of Women Voters of Northeast Michigan (LWVNEMI) is hosting a Support Local Heroes Fighting Hunger event to connect community partners with donors and volunteers from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 20 at the Alpena County Library. League Vice President Elaine Stenger and ...

COMMUNITY CALENDAR OF EVENTS — Sept. 9

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~ Art in the Loft, located at 109 N. 2nd Ave. in Alpena, is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Classes are offered, and scholarships are available. Visit artintheloft.org, or call 989-356-4877. ~ Besser Museum for Northeast Michigan presents the Juried Art Exhibit and Chuck ...

988 Day highlights suicide prevention services

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ALPENA — On Monday, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) joined the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to observe the second annual 988 Day. According to a MDHHS press release, 988 Day is a national initiative dedicated to raising ...

Golf Course Road lane closure today

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ALPENA – Golf Course Road between Dow Drive and Eagle Drive, in the Charter Township of Alpena, will have intermittent lane closures for necessary utility repairs today, from 8 a.m. to approximately 6 p.m. The temporary lane closure will affect local traffic as well as emergency vehicles. ...

Posen Potato Festival wraps up with parade

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POSEN — The 74th annual Posen Potato Festival wrapped up on Sunday with a well-attended parade celebrating the Polish heritage, and of course, potatoes. The parade featured military veterans, marching bands, polka musicians, charitable organizations, and many elaborate floats and entries ...

New native plant gardens, dune restoration in Alpena

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ALPENA — Construction on two native plant gardens at Bay View Park, and the continuation of the dune restoration project at Mich-e-ke-wis Park, will start this month, according to Huron Pines. The projects are supported by the partnership between Huron Pines and the City of Alpena to address ...