Articles from the May 26, 2016 edition
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Salmon derby starts Friday
The 35th Annual Petersburg Chamber of Commerce King Salmon Derby gets underway this Friday, May 27 at 7 a.m. The derby continues through the Memorial... Full story
Senior Walk was a huge hit
This year's graduating class at Petersburg High School donned their caps and gowns early for a very... Full story
Yesterday's News
May 27, 1916 – The picnic and clam bake given by the Arctic Brotherhood was a success, despite rather uncertain weather on leaving Petersburg in t...
Track and field teams take second at regionals
The boys and girls track and field teams both earned second place finishes behind Sitka at the... Full story
To the Editor
LNF thank you To the Editor: On behalf of the Petersburg Chamber of Commerce and the Little Norway Festival Committee, I would like to thank everyone...
Platesetter back in operation
Several readers have queried if our platemaking machine has been repaired. It has been and has allowed us to once again produce aluminum printing...
Editorial: Discussion is worthwhile
While some are frustrated with the ongoing discussion of opting out on allowing retail marijuana sales in Petersburg, it’s good to have the d...
Police reports
May 18 A caller reported a vehicle missing from a parking lot. A caller reported a bicycle taken during the night on Dolphin St A caller reported an...
Courts
May 23 Neil Hacker appeared before Superior Court Judge Carey for a change of plea hearing. Hacker entered guilty pleas to Burglary II, Theft II and...
Vikings go 0-3 against tough Sitka squad
The Petersburg High School baseball team dropped three games in Sitka last weekend, and will head...
Rollers score big at home bout
The Petersburg Ragnarok Rollers emerged victorious during this year's Mayfest Mayhem roller derby...
PHS students spend windy, blue day on LeConte Glacier
Petersburg High School LeConte Glacier student surveyors returned from the annual trip measuring...
Wohlhueter still pushing to prohibit retail marijuana
After the Petersburg Borough Assembly shot down member Kurt Wohlhueter’s proposal to put a retail marijuana opt out measure on October’s ballot, Woh...
Fish Factor: High prices kick off Copper River opener
Alaska’s salmon season officially got underway on May 16 with the arrival of thousands of sockeye and king salmon at the Copper River near Cordova, a...
Obituary, Lesley Croxton, 89
Lesley Stella Older Croxton, 89, was born on May 17, 1926 to William and Frances Older in Adreian, M... Full story
Stepping toward a healthier community
The annual pedometer challenge took place over the Mayfest weekend, and Katie Yeckley, Tobacco...
Petersburg elderly caregivers to receive support information
A representative from Southeast Senior Services will come to town June 2 to talk to local home senior caregivers regarding potential grant and...