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Flor shows new paintings

Petersburg is playing host to lots of new art this month. Over at Seaport Gallery, contemporary realist Beth Flor has more than 30 of her works on display through the week. She spoke with KFSK’s Matt Lichtenstein.

Former City Councilor's lawsuit dismissed

A Superior court judge has dismissed a former city councilor’s lawsuit against two city employees in Petersburg. The suit alleged invasion of privacy and defamation. It was set for a jury trial this month. However, after hearing pre-trial arguments last week, the judge granted a defense motion to dismiss the whole thing and ordered the plaintiff to pay the defendant’s legal expenses.

Ocean Beauty plans to reopen Petersburg plant in 2011

Ocean Beauty Seafoods will resume full operations in Petersburg next year. That’s according to company officials who point to early indications of a strong pink salmon return.

Forest Service Chief talks transition, roadless

The head of the United States Forest Service says the proposed transition to more forest restoration and second-growth logging will not require a special amendment to the Tongass Land Management Plan. On his recent trip to Petersburg, Chief Tom Tidwell talked about the transition as well as the status of the national Roadless Rule in an interview with Matt Lichtenstein, who has the second of our two reports on their conversation.

Thai exchange student starts school in Petersburg

As the school year gets underway in Petersburg this week, the High School is welcoming a new Rotary exchange student from Thailand. 16-year-old Jinwara Oranrak is from Chom Thong, near the capital of Bangkok. At home, she studies mathematics and science, and she likes swimming. She goes by the nickname “Fer”.
Fer is staying with local families though the school year. She’s been in Petersburg for a little over a week. Her classes at Petersburg high include Problem Solving, English as a Second Language, Aquaculture, US history, and Swimming-fitness. Fer is excited about the school year and spoke with KFSK’s Matt Lichtenstein on the Friday before school started.