Winter has arrived in Southeast Alaska, bringing freezing temperatures and enough snow to break daily records for some communities. Earlier this week, over 15 inches of snow fell in Petersburg and 18 inches fell in Wrangell.
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A small crowd of community members gathered in the bleachers of the Petersburg High School gym on Nov. 13 to listen to local speakers who shared stories about the importance of connecting to one’s cultural identity, and the healing power that can bring.
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The Petersburg Borough Assembly approved a handful of changes to the borough’s budget earlier this month, including spending $11,000 to repair damage at the town’s ball field.
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Three test screenings of the documentary will happen in Petersburg this weekend, Dec. 5-6, and the production company is seeking community feedback to shape the final product. The showings will also double as a fundraiser for the local movie theater.
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Petersburg Public Health officially has Covid-19 vaccines. They received a supply in late October.
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Petersburg’s high school varsity volleyball team went to Skagway Nov. 20-22 to participate in the regional tournament. The team entered the tournament seeded second in the region, but did not qualify for state.
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“Exactly how, and how much more to fund, would come through an adequacy study that we’re hoping will be conducted in 2026,” said Rep. Rebecca Himschoot, I-Sitka.
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Marc Taylor will be sworn into the Petersburg school board next month, filling a seat that has been vacant for nearly two months.
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