Wrangell Sentinel -

PETERSBURG – Petersburg recently found out that it has won Yachting Magazine’s ‘2013 Best Towns’ competition.

Dan Harding, Associate Editor for Yachting Magazine, wrote in an article, “Joining the ranks of Oxford, Maryland and Beaufort, North Carolina, the Alaskan fishing village has reminded us that the appeal of a destination is not always measured in amenities and attractions, and that natural beauty and character are what make a place truly special.”

And the same sea lion plaguing boaters this year might be the same animal Harding included as part of Petersburg’s charm....