SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 17, 2006 First Federal of Northern Michigan Bancorp, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 0-31957 38-0135202 - ---------------------------- ----------------------- ----------------- (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer of incorporation) Identification No.) 100 S. Second Ave., Alpena, Michigan 49707 - ------------------------------------ ------------------ (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (989) 356-9041 Not Applicable ------------------------------------------------------------- (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below): [ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) [ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CRF 240.13e-4(c)) Item 8.01. Other Events. On May 17, 2006, the Board of Directors of First Federal of Northern Michigan Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company") announced the authorization of a stock repurchase program pursuant to which the Company intends to repurchase up to 5% of its issued and outstanding shares, or up to approximately 156,000 shares. A copy of the press release dated May 17, 2006, giving details associated with the stock repurchase program is attached as Exhibit 99 to this report. Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (a) Not Applicable. (b) Not Applicable. (c) Exhibits. Exhibit No. Description ----------- ----------- 99 Press release dated May 17, 2006 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized. FIRST FEDERAL OF NORTHERN MICHIGAN BANCORP, INC. DATE: May 18, 2006 By: /s/ Amy E. Essex ------------------------------- Amy E. Essex Chief Financial Officer