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Updated: July 31st, 2010
Around Town
Tall ships ready for battle
July 31, 2010

The tall ship Lady Washington heads out of Cap Sante Marina Saturday afternoon on what they call a 'Battle Sail,' a 3 hour recreation of a typical 18th century naval skirmish. The Hawaiian Chieftain, another tall ship, followed the Lady Washington out to Fidalgo Bay.

Police Beat
July 31, 2010

Talking on her cell phone while driving proved a costly mistake for a 22-year-old Anacortes woman. After being stopped last weekend, she was issued citations for other violations.

New arch at the trestle
Around Town
July 30, 2010

A bicyclist goes under the newly-installed arch at the west end of the trestle on the Tommy Thompson Parkway Friday. The Asian-style arch, by nationally-recognized artist Ries Niemi of Edison, spells out 'we' in 8 languages across the top.

Our Schools
July 30, 2010

The School District isn't planning any cuts in personnel for the coming school year, despite a projected revenue shortfall of about $600,000 and an anticipated 103 fewer students.

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