Through the Green Door at Neighborhood Provisions
April 19, 2024
It's a good day to have a good day and stop by Neighborhood Provisions - Alpena's first medical and recreational cannabis dispensary! Locally owned and family-operated, Neighborhood Provisions is a community-driven recreational and medical provisioning center taking a creative approach to cannabis solutions to help you find a happier and...
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5 Ways to Tell Spring Has Sprung in Alpena
April 16, 2024
Spring may have been “official” on March 20th, but a well-seasoned Michigander knows that spring is not really here until mother nature tells us so! Here are 5 ways for you to remember how to tell when spring is “official” here in Alpena… 3 pretty Robin eggs; photo courtesy of Nikki Geno...
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Unveiling Mysteries: The Loch Ness Monster’s Alleged Appearance in Michigan’s Rockport State Recreation Area
April 1, 2024
In the realm of cryptids and legendary creatures, few captivate the imagination quite like the Loch Ness Monster. For decades, enthusiasts and skeptics alike have speculated about the existence of this elusive being said to reside in Scotland's Loch Ness. However, the possibility of encountering such a creature outside its...
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Everyone Is Irish On St. Patrick’s Day!
March 14, 2024
On March 17th, everyone is Irish! This week we will celebrate the annual tradition of St. Patrick’s Day and our Irish heritage by wearing green, drinking green beer, and eating corned beef and cabbage. But where did this all come from? The traditional Irish St. Patrick’s Day feast consisted of...
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Sarah Carter, Alpena’s First Female Pioneer
March 7, 2024
Mrs. Sarah Carter was a remarkable woman. As Alpena’s first woman settler, she was a true pioneer. She and her family trekked far from civilization into the vast, remote wilderness of northeast Michigan. Daniel & Sarah Carter Sarah and Daniel Carter, and their daughter Mary Lavina, became Alpena’s first permanent...
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