ALPENA - Teamwork took center stage today—not on the field, but in the water—as student teams competed in the 2026 MATE Great Lakes Regional ROV Competition at the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center in Alpena. Teams were tasked with demonstrating their ROVs' (remotely operated vehicle) ...

Editor’s Note: With new settlements being established in the Northwest Territory, leaders of the still young United States tackled another issue — how to link cities in the east with new opportunities in the west. This happened through an act of Congress creating what came to be known as ...

Dear Jim: I don't want the hassle of always opening a screen door, but I like natural ventilation. Are there additional screening options that would work on a standard door? - Eric R. Dear Eric: Having fresh air gently flowing into your house in the spring and fall is refreshing and healthier ...

ALPENA - The Kiwanis Club of Alpena received prestigious kudos on Saturday, May 2 at a KiwanisOne meeting held in Gaylord. The Alpena club was recognized as a Kiwanis International Distinguished Club for the 2024-2025 Kiwanis year — one of only 190 clubs in the U.S. and one of five in ...

ALPENA — Alpena Alcona Area Credit Union (AAACU) recently donated $1000 in sponsorship of the Alpena Farmers Market. This is an annual sponsorship that the credit union provides to the Farmers Market. Funds donated directly impact the community by supporting local farmers, encouraging healthy ...