Two incidents this week cost some Christmas cheer. An unknown Grinch cut two strands of Christmas lights that were decorating trees at a home in the 2900 block of M Avenue.

Police have released additional details or this week's armed robbery and are asking for help from the public.

The library has announced new hours starting next month. The new schedule will be much more consistent from one day to the next.

Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at the health food store in the 1000 block of 7th St. on Monday night.

Saturday, Dec. 1, seemed like a strange day for one Anacortes resident who was discovered showering in the women’s locker room at the pool, then arrested for indecent exposure in connection with a massage at a local salon later the same day.

You can bet that these kids and their Mom were anxiously waiting for Santa, or were they waiting for more candy canes? In any case, people of all ages seemed to enjoy the parade on a cold, but sunny Saturday morning.