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Lifestyles

Screens, fans, and ventilation

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 ...

Kiwanis Club of Alpena earns Distinguished Club award

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 ...

AAACU donates to Alpena Farmers Market

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 ...

Thunder Bay Art Gallery to host meet and greet

ALPENA - The Thunder Bay Arts Gallery will host an artist meet and greet open house on May 21, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the TBA Gallery in downtown Alpena. Join the 20 local artists for a special evening of visual entertainment, browsing eclectic art offerings, nibbling on treats and ...

Marine Sanctuary events

ALPENA — There are several planned events scheduled for the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary. A brief summary of a couple of them are listed below. Great Lakes Regional MATE ROV Competition on Saturday Student teams have spent months designing and building remotely operated vehicles ...