Articles from the May 24, 2018 edition
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Borough budget passes second reading
The Borough Assembly passed the proposed budget in its second reading Monday night after numerous...
Revised Senior Tax Exemption Plan may go to voters
Susan Flint and Chelsea Tremblay appeared before the Petersburg Borough Assembly Monday night seeking a sponsor to sign an ordinance that would remove...
Chief finalists include Sgt. Kerr
Sgt. James Kerr is among the three finalists seeking the position of Chief of Police in Petersburg. Steve Giesbrecht told The Pilot five finalists...
Public input wanted on cabin management strategy
WRANGELL — The Wrangell Ranger District is hosting a public meeting at the James & Elsie Nolan Center in Wrangell on May 31 from 7-8 pm in order to...
Proposed moorage rates to increase 9%
The Borough Assembly approved rate increases for harbor users on Monday night in its first reading. Moorage rates will rise approximately 9% while...
Yesterday's News
May 24, 1918 Mayor Ness received a message from Mayor Matheson of Wrangell, Wednesday evening, stating the council of that city had wired to Food...
Governor Walker makes stop for Mayfest
Gov. Bill Walker stopped in Petersburg for a brief visit Friday, making the rounds for meetings and...
To the Editor
Freedom is not free To the Editor: Memorial Day is another holiday to have cookouts and play. We may even put out the flag of our country. I do hope...
Police Report
May 16 — Police assisted a Sandy Beach complainant concerning a, “wayward, friendly dog.” Extra patrols were requested on Lumber St. May 17 — Police...
Track and field take silvers at Region V, Stateward bound
Petersburg's track and field teams each placed second at regionals for their divisions, with most...
Alaska to delay some Medicaid payments as funding runs out
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) —Alaska’s funding for Medicaid is set to run out before the end of June, causing several hospitals and health care providers to...
Tribal members take field trip to Anan Creek
WRANGELL - A group of Tlingit residents had a unique opportunity for an historical site visit with...
Fish Factor: Scoping meetings give insight into history of how families adapt to changes
The way that fisheries are managed determines the daily tempo for fishing families’ lives. Managers set the dates and times…the when’s and where’s and...
The Mitkof Mummers Theatre Co. Presents
It's Bigfoot was presented by the ever popular Mitkof Mummers Theater Co. Thursday, Friday and...
Alaska fishermen: Sea otter comeback is eating into profits
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Northern sea otters, once hunted to the brink of extinction along Alaska’s Panhandle, have made a spectacular comeback by...
Graduation Edition:
Flahavan Abbott Who are your parents? Tom Abbott and Elizabeth Hart Number of years in Petersburg schools? 13 If you received High School awards or...
Graduation Edition:
One of the largest graduating classes in the history of the Petersburg School District will receive their diplomas next Tuesday at commencement...
Graduation Edition:
The number of women entering the professional fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) is slowly growing around the world,...
Graduation Edition:
Technology is essential in the daily lives of students. Whether it’s kids learning their ABC’s or graduate students pursuing advanced degrees, tec...
