Articles from the October 29, 2020 edition
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Classrooms set to reopen today
Petersburg School District is expected to reopen their doors today, Oct. 29, after a positive case...
A dancing sky
The Aurora borealis lit up the night sky and gave a green tint to the Wrangell Narrows last...
Borough receives 55 grant applications
The Petersburg Borough awarded a total of about $440,000 in grants last week to 50 business owners...
Yesterday's News
October 29, 1920 A rare treat was given to the lovers of the beautiful when the exhibition of the hand colored photographs of the various glaciers...
School Board: Block classes to remain unchanged
The Petersburg School Board held a work session on Tuesday to address some students' concerns over...
Nightmare of the season
Tombstones and skeletons stand ready to greet trick-or-treaters this Halloween at the Bisset...
Airport screening extended to Dec. 31
The Borough Assembly extended a contract between the borough and the state for COVID-19 related...
To the Editor
Thank you to the community To the Editor: The Muskeg Malerier Rosemalers would like to thank all...
Security gates
New security gates are being installed along the perimeter of the James A. Johnson airport this...
Film captures lifespan of ephemeral art
Using items found in nature, over 15 local artists from a range of age groups constructed pieces of...
Police report
October 21— Authorities responded to a report of trespassing at the Parks and Recreation Center. Aaron Bradford was arrested on a warrant. An...
PHS volleyball team defeats WHS 3-1
The Petersburg High School volleyball team traveled to Wrangell on Oct. 24 and came home with their...
Oktoberfest Art Share
Residents were able to shop from about 35 different vendors on Oct. 24 at the 44th annual...
Devil's Thumb Shooters
Eight members of the Devil's Thumb Shooter's Shotgun Marksmanship Club competed in the Juneau SE...
Alaska Fish Factor: Many Alaska fishermen likely to be involved in regulatory meetings next spring instead of being out on the water
Many Alaska fishermen are likely to be involved in regulatory meetings next spring instead of being out on the water. And Alaska legislators will be...
SEAPA anticipating future rate increases
WRANGELL - The Southeast Alaska Power Agency provides power to the communities of Wrangell, Petersbu...
Wrangell assembly holds workshop on water treatment plant
WRANGELL - The Wrangell Borough Assembly held a workshop last week, Oct. 20, to discuss the water...
USDA Exempts Tongass National Forest from the 2001 Roadless Rule
WASHINGTON, Oct. 28, 2020 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a final Alaska Roadless Rule that exempts the Tongass National...
Galvin, Young accuse each of other of lying during debate
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The debate between the candidates for Alaska’s sole seat in Congress became contentious Thursday, with challenger Alyse...
Sullivan, Gross clash in debate for Alaska Senate
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The major candidates in Alaska’s U.S. Senate race attacked each other’s integrity and clashed on issues of health care...