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Opinion

The school board member with the attendance problem

Letters to the Editor

A couple months ago, a community member speaking to the school board during Community Comment time, referred to Sarah Costain as the school board member with the “attendance problem.” The community member never said Costain’s name, but everyone knew exactly who he was referencing. In ...

Gratitude for APS

Letters to the Editor

Attending APS has been one of the most meaningful experiences of my education. The teachers and staff created an environment where I felt supported, challenged, and encouraged to grow both academically and personally. They consistently believed in my potential and pushed me to work harder while ...

The allegations should not result in a special ballot

Letters to the Editor

In the late ‘90s I served on the Alpena School Board for seven years. I also served as Alpena County Probate judge for fifteen years. The role of a school board member is not confined to board meetings. Rather, much more time is spent at committee meetings, communicating with school ...

Youth sports: building a strong Alpena

Editorials and columns

In a tight-knit community like Alpena, where the waters of Thunder Bay meet the hardworking spirit of northern Michigan, youth sports are far more than weekend distractions or Friday night lights. They are a vital thread in the fabric of our town, fostering healthier kids, stronger families, ...

Trump and Congress should confront China on genocide

Editorials and columns

Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) and Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) joined together last week to sponsor a bipartisan bill that would require the secretary of state to determine whether the People's Republic of China is engaging in genocide against the people of Tibet. "Communist China is committing ...

Data center freak-out

Editorials and columns

Data centers are big buildings full of machines that process what we do on our phones and computers. AI requires even more computing power, so companies are eager to build more data centers. The usual suspects are freaking out. "We must stop it!" says Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. ...