Join young artist Abigail Adams in learning how to paint a watercolor squirrel surrounded by lovely spring blooms. Learn some watercolor techniques, let your creativity blossom, and take home a charming new piece of art, painted by you. Students will be painting over a pre-sketched template. ...

ALPENA - The Alpena High School Class of 1954 will hold its 72nd class reunion, at Twin Acres 19th Hole on May 22nd at noon. Friends and family are welcome. Please RSVP to Iris at 989-354-2553.

ALPENA - The Alpena High School graduating class of 1966 is hosting a 60th class reunion organizational meeting on Thursday at 5 p.m. at the Straley, Lamp, and Kraenzlein office building. All are welcome.

ALPENA — The Alpena Civic Theatre presents “Merry Christmas, Dear Grandpa” starts Thursday and lasts through May 24. For reservations call 989-354-3624. The play is written by Michal Jacot and is a Christmas calamity comedy. Grandpa, played by Doug Haines, is picked up by his ...

Editor’s note: It is impossible to tell the story of the nation without telling the story of the Ohio River Valley. Long before interstate highways and railroads connected the expanding republic, it was the rivers that served as the young nation’s first true highway westward. Through these ...