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Lifestyles

Alpena Civic Theatre finds it in ‘Finding Gladys’

There is nothing quite like opening night at the theatre. High smiles from the box office as an audience shuffles in: smirks of anticipation on their faces. The crews go over last-minute checklists. Actors back stage silently mouth their lines. The energy is real. Palpable and ubiquitous. We ...

The importance of community theaters in rural areas

Growing up in the greater New York City area meant exposure to every Broadway and Off-Broadway play through television, print, and radio advertising. So, it followed that we had a thriving theatre program through summer school enrichment and two wonderful teachers who brought it to the ...

Supporting the area’s youth

ALPENA — HPC Credit Union made a $2,500 donation to the Boys & Girls Club of Alpena to help celebrate the club’s 100th Anniversary Signature Event. Proceeds from the event support programs that provide academic success support, mentorship, leadership development, healthy meals, and a ...