A crowd of community members turned out at Petersburg’s Sandy Beach on Friday, May 1, to celebrate the retirement of Sergeant Derek Thorsen. Over a meal of hot dogs and cake, friends, colleagues, and family shared the impact of Thorsen’s nearly 25 years as a police officer in town.
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It’s no secret that communities across Alaska have been struggling to retain teachers and childcare professionals. In Petersburg, a high school program is trying to address that need, while giving students hands-on experience in their community.
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The season for Petersburg’s youth swimming team, the Viking Swim Club, is nearing its end. This year, the club brought
an Olympic athlete to Petersburg to meet the swimmers.
The first draft of the Petersburg School District’s budget anticipates a $343,000 deficit, which is more than last month’s estimate.
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Petersburg’s first cruise ship of the season comes to town this Sunday, April 26. While there are fewer stops scheduled compared to last year, a Petersburg tourism expert said he expects this season to feel similar to last year.
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