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On Turning 70

Jack Hartt Nov. 2 2024 4 minutes read

2024-1102-hiking-1aI looked around at the trees to see who might be older than me, who is younger, and to find life lessons we might share with each other, the old and the young.

New Port of Anacortes proposal outlined by architect

Art Shotwell Oct. 31 2024 2 minutes read

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An architect hired by the Port of Anacortes describes new plans for an area adjacent to Cap Sante Marina. The plans include a new event center.

Local Art on Display Friday night

Anacortes Now Oct. 30 2024 2 minutes read

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Downtown Anacortes galleries are open Friday night for Artwalk. We;ve got the locations.

Port to receive $63 million for electric conversion

Anacortes Now Oct. 30 2024 3 minutes read

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The Port of Anacortes is receiving $63.8 million to fund a major conversion of port equipment to battery electric power and $1.3 million for additional planning work, announced following a recent Port visit by U. S. Senator Maria Cantwell.

Costly campaigns and big spenders: Where money is flowing in WA’s elections

Washington State Standard Oct. 30 2024 9 minutes read

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Donations of a few bucks to several grand continue to flow into candidate and political committee coffers ahead of next Tuesday’s election.

Police Blotter, October 18 - 24, 2024

Anacortes Police Oct. 29 2024 3 minutes read

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This week, Anacortes officers investigated a hit-and-run collision, dealt with yet another cyberfraud complaint, as well as other events.

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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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