Petersburg is home to skilled quilters, knitters, and other textile artists, but it’s been years since the island town had a dedicated craft store. That changed on Wednesday, May 6, when Olivia Martinsen opened Tangled Thread.
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More than 20 people gathered in Petersburg on Tuesday, May 5 for a noise parade and vigil in honor of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Awareness Day. Organizers said it was a way to bring awareness, ask for accountability and remember those who are missing.
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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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The Petersburg Borough Assembly on Monday (May 4) unanimously passed a few changes to the Borough’s current budget. The Assembly also gave initial approval on the next budget, as well as proposed increases to utility rates and Petersburg’s marine passenger fee, which will be considered further at the next meeting.
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The state Department of Fish and Game announced in April that this year’s expected overall harvest is 126 million fish, which is 90 million fewer fish than what was expected last year.
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A developer is considering using a part of his property in Petersburg for a small-scale data center. The proposed private project is between the Silicon-Valley-based company Greensparc, and the developer who owns the defunct Ocean Beauty Seafoods property on the downtown waterfront. Borough power department officials support the idea, saying it could benefit local customers for years to come.
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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.
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