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Vulnerability to financial scams in aging adults could be an early indicator of Alzheimer’s disease, new research shows

Art Shotwell Nov. 23 2024 4 minutes read

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Adults who self-reported higher vulnerability toward financial exploitation showed lower thickness in a brain region that is affected early in Alzheimer’s disease.

Elves Night Out this Weekend

Anacortes Now Nov. 21 2024 3 minutes read

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Kick off the holidays with your friends and neighbors and shop downtown Anacortes merchants this Saturday.

Atmospheric river meets bomb cyclone: The result is like a fire hose flailing out of control

The Conversation Nov. 20 2024 6 minutes read

A powerful storm hitting the West Coast combines these weather phenomena for a wet week in many areas. But forecasting exactly which areas will get hit hardest is tough, as a meteorologist explains.

Police Blotter, November 8 - 14, 2024

Anacortes Police Nov. 19 2024 3 minutes read

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This week, Anacortes Police dealt with a fraud case and complaints on two successive days of a man hiding things in his sleeping bag before leaving retail stores.

Same-day voter registrations hit new high mark in Washington

Washington State Standard Nov. 19 2024 4 minutes read

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The number of people showing up at county election offices on Election Day to register to vote or update registration information has been on the rise after changes to state law.

Avalanche threat forces winter closure of North Cascades Highway

Anacortes Now Nov. 18 2024 1 minute read

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A weekend of snow and a Monday evaluation has prompted the state to close Highway 20 over the North Cascades for the winter.

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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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