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Police end rail blockade, but protests continued

Art Shotwell May. 15 2016 2 minutes read

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Law enforcement moved in at dawn Sunday morning to end an encampment on the Burlington-to-Anacortes rail line servicing the March's Point refineries, but protests continued on Fidalgo Bay and on March’s Point.

Protest day two was quiet

Art Shotwell May. 14 2016 2 minutes read

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More than 1,000 demonstrators participated in a march on March's Point Saturday, according to leaders of the three-day protest to convince people to reduce dependence on oil. 

Quiet first day of protest...until...

Art Shotwell May. 13 2016 2 minutes read

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At the end of the day, a team of protesters with Break Free, which is staging protests at the two refineries on March's Point, blocked the rail line leading to the two refineries, but the protest is some five miles from March's Point.

Trestle closed to bikes Friday-Sunday

Art Shotwell May. 12 2016 1 minute read

The Anacortes Police Department says the Tommy Thompson Trestle will be closed to bicycles Friday 6AM to Monday 6AM due to heavy pedestrian traffic because of an anti-fossil fuel demonstration. And, APD says no bridges on Highway 20 will be closed this weekend.

Swinomish Casino plans outdoor movies

Art Shotwell May. 12 2016 2 minutes read

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Swinomish Casino & Lodge will host three outdoor movie events this summer at their Waterfront Park, complete with food vendors, a beer and wine garden, giveaways throughout the night, and fun for the entire family.  Swinomish Movies kicks off the summer series with Star Wars: The Force Awakens on June 16.

County warns of potential traffic delays this weekend

Art Shotwell May. 11 2016 1 minute read

Traffic delays and congestion are likely near Anacortes this weekend as thousands of people plan to gather in protest of fossil fuel use, according to a news release from the Skagit County Department of Emergency Management.

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