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Scientists know that whales travel thousands of miles to Southeast Alaska waters to load up on herring in large groups not seen anywhere else in the world. They’ve learned this and much more by tracking the giant mammals with state of the art devices. Friday in Petersburg, a presentation on the latest 3-D technology will be shared by an expert in the field.

Math is difficult to learn for some students. To help make it easier and to meet state standards, the Rae C. Stedman Elementary School in Petersburg will be approaching the subject in a new way starting this fall. The Petersburg School Board, in its last meeting, approved a new math curriculum.

More tourists are expected to visit Petersburg this summer than in recent years. Located on Mitkof Island, the small town cannot accommodate large cruise ships because of its shallow channels. But that’s just the sort of thing that some visitors are looking for.

How do Petersburg area residents feel about housing issues, tourists and local land uses? What will be needed in the next decade to maintain the harbors and waterfront? These are some of the questions the Petersburg Borough would like to answer through an updated comprehensive plan. The borough is still very early in the process but they are looking for input already.