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Public shares vision for the city

Art Shotwell Mar. 28 2014 2 minutes read
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About 100 people Wednesday night helped to lay out a vision for Anacortes’ future as part of a 2-year project to update the city’s Comprehensive Plan.

Help Oso slide victims

Art Shotwell Mar. 28 2014 1 minute read

Several regional and national groups are accepting donations to help victims of the Oso landslide. Here's a brief list, but donate carefully. The Secretary of State's office warns that scam artists could post as charity opeerations.

Studded-tire deadline remains March 31

Mar. 28 2014 1 minute read

For some, a trip to the tire store may be a good addition to the immediate to-do list.

Local Red Cross volunteers help slide victims

Art Shotwell Mar. 26 2014 3 minutes read
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Red Cross volunteers from Anacortes are among those deployed to help aid victims of last weekend’s Oso landslide in Snohomish County.

Art in Bloom

Mar. 25 2014 3 minutes read

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In the Skagit Valley tulips bloom in every color and in Anacortes art blossoms with local artists, fare and entertainment. This year, “Art in Bloom, An Evening of Color,” by the Anacortes Arts Festival highlights Anacortes artists in all their forms and adds an artistic hue to springtime.

Privacy Tools: Mask Your Location

Art Shotwell Mar. 25 2014 3 minutes read

A person’s location can be hugely revealing. Here are some tips on how to mask the information your computer and phone transmit automatically.

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