Join the party at Presque Isle Farm Cider in downtown Alpena as the community kicks off the 14th Annual Thunder Bay International Film Festival with this sneak peek event. Trailers from films to be featured at the 2026 festival will be shared. The event will also offer 20% off Thunder Bay ...

ALPENA — After years of dedication, preparation, and hard work, Erika Barrett closed on her Habitat for Humanity home on Friday, just in time to settle in and celebrate Christmas with her children in their new home. Located at 317 Bedford Street in Alpena, the home is one of three Habitat ...

The Alpena County Library's READ literacy program is recruiting tutors. Tutors work individually with adults seeking help with basic reading, ESL (English as a Second Language), and GED preparation. Tutors meet with their students two to three hours per week once their training is completed. ...

ALPENA – Downtown Alpena is gearing up to ring in 2026 with its second-annual New Year’s Event, and this year’s celebration promises to be even bigger. After drawing a crowd of locals and visitors downtown last year, the event is returning with extended hours at bars and restaurants, cozy ...