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Police Blotter, March 7 - 12, 2025

Anacortes Police Mar. 18 2025 4 minutes read

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Anacortes Police this past week dealt with cases involving cyber fraud, an overdose at a restaurant and theft.

Reading: A new memoir retraces Bill Gates' road to Microsoft

CascadePBS Mar. 17 2025 6 minutes read

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In Source Code: My Beginnings, the first book in a trilogy, the tech giant co-founder reflects on his Seattle upbringing and what — and who — made him.

Guemes Ferry Haulout Begins this Weekend

Anacortes Now Mar. 14 2025 3 minutes read

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The Guemes Island ferry haul-out, and passenger-only service, will begin Saturday and is scheduled to run through April 29.

Hiking: Peace Like a River

Maribeth Crandell Mar. 13 2025 5 minutes read

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Close your eyes. Listen. Wind in the trees. Birdsong.  A gurgling stream.  A rooster? A truck I can't see  rumbles by sounding too close. 

City Comp Plan Open House

Art Shotwell Mar. 12 2025 2 minutes read

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The city is holding an open house to describe the features of the 2025 Comprehensive Plan Update on March 20. The meeting will focus on new climate-related elements.

Police Blotter, February 28 - March 5, 2025

Anacortes Police Mar. 11 2025 3 minutes read

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Anacortes Police responded to reports of auto prowls and arrested a man who admitted he was high and who had cocaine on his person.

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Upcoming Events

7 Nov
Author Event: D.W. Ulsterman 
Date Sat., November 7, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
7 Nov
Joe Whitney and Streetlive Family
Sat., November 7, 2026 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
8 Nov
 Christian Casolary's Resonance Quartet 
Sun., November 8, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
8 Nov
All Ages Jazz Jam  
Sun., November 8, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
16 Nov
Writing Circle  
Mon., November 16, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
17 Nov
Salish Sea Salmon Night 
Tue., November 17, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
18 Nov
The Gift of Gabe
Wed., November 18, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
19 Nov
Jazz Lecture Series
Thu., November 19, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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