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Long-distance cyclists make pit stop in Alpena

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ALPENA — A cross country road trip takes long enough in a motor vehicle — now try a bicycle! A group of seven cyclists made their way to Alpena on Wednesday, the 48th day of their 4,000-mile cross country bike tour from Burlington, Washington to Portland, Maine. Their route was ...

Fireworks may be part of New Year’s Eve in downtown Alpena

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ALPENA — This year’s New Year’s Eve celebration in downtown Alpena could include a five-minute fireworks display to welcome in 2026. On Tuesday, the Alpena Downtown Development Authority Board voted to set off a mini-fireworks show at midnight from the shore of the Thunder Bay River to ...

Good Morning Alpena Friday

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ALPENA — The Alpena Area Chamber of Commerce will host the Good Morning Alpena Breakfast — United Way Kick-off on Friday. The breakfast begins at 7 a.m., followed by the program, at Alpena Golf Club, 1135 E. Golf Course Road, Alpena. The cost is $12 per person and registration is required ...

AAACU donates over $18K for new Hillman scoreboard

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HILLMAN — Alpena Alcona Area Credit Union (AAACU) recently donated $18,520 to support the purchase and installation of a new digital scoreboard for the Hillman Tigers at the Hillman Community Schools football field. As a part of the celebration, AAACU team members attended the opening ...

The CAR Trio, Eddie Siwiec concert Saturday at Trinity

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ALPENA — Carole Cadarette and the CAR Trio, along with special guest Eddie Siwiec, will perform a special concert at 2 p.m. Saturday at Trinity Episcopal Church, 124 E. Washington Ave. in downtown Alpena. The concert is free to the public, but a freewill offering will be accepted to support ...