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How salmon helped save our eagles

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You might know how ospreys, eagles, and other fish-eating birds love to eat small salmon, among other fish. There is a lesser-known back story to this: how the introduction of salmon to the Great Lakes contributed to the recovery of ospreys, eagles, cormorants, and gulls. It is also a narration ...

Northeast Lower Peninsula fishing report

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ALPENA - The summer fishing season is approaching and the DNR provided an update on local fishing action and news. Thunder Bay River: Anglers reported fair walleye fishing throughout the river while using crawlers and trolling body baits. Natural colors worked well early and late in the day. ...

Suspect who allegedly fired shots contained, police say

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ALPENA — Police say the suspect involved in a reported shooting attempt at the Time to Shine Carwash in Alpena has been contained, but not yet taken into custody. According to a Michigan State Police Sergeant at the scene, there is no threat to the public, but added that the situation is ...

Kids having fun!

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ALPENA — Join the summer Jump Start Club at the APlex Alpena Gymnastics gym. Mondays and Wednesdays 8:30 a.m. until noon, Kids having fun! Join the summer Jump Start Club at the APlex Alpena Gymnastics gym. Mondays and Wednesdays 8:30- noon. The club is for kids K-5 and healthy snacks and ...

Downtown Alpena to lose several businesses

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ALPENA — Both the downtown Alpena Bigby location and Sweet Baby James have announced this week they are closing, a little over a year since the closure of Olivet Book and Gift shop in March 2025. Compounding those closures is the mixed interest shown by businesses to commit to a season at the ...

Alpena firefighters complete training exercises

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ALPENA – Firefighters are not lucky, they are trained, and that’s exactly what the Alpena Fire Department staff was doing at a home on the corner of Ripley Boulevard and 3rd Street Thursday morning. Training began at 7:30 a.m. and included multiple evolutions designed to simulate real ...