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Sun & Water

Art Shotwell Nov. 9 2012 0 minutes read
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High school videographer Max Magerkurth uses the opportunity of a sunny Friday morning to shot video of an OARS boat and rowers for part of a planned Chamber of Commer video featuring the row club. View the Big Picture.

Author tells story of jazz legend

Art Shotwell Nov. 8 2012 2 minutes read
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Paul de Barros, jazz columnist for the Seattle Times, will discuss his new biography of Marian McPartland, a living legend in the annals of piano jazz, during a presentation at the library this Saturday.

Refinery drill set for Thursday afternoon

Art Shotwell Nov. 8 2012 1 minute read

Thursday, November 8 at 1:15pm, the Shell Puget Sound Refinery will hold their annual “Level III Evacuation Drill." The exercise will involve 10 cycles of the “wildcat” siren. This is the same siren that you usually hear on Wednesdays at noon, but it will be repeated 10 times.

Legislators call for task force to study coal export proposal

Nov. 7 2012 2 minutes read
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State Representatives Jeff Morris and Kris Lytton are calling on Gov. Chris Gregoire to establish a multi-agency task force to identify the statewide economic, transportation, and environmental impact of a proposed coal terminal near Bellingham. 

Early Local Election Results

Art Shotwell Nov. 6 2012 1 minute read

The increased tax levy for the Fidalgo Pool & Fitness Center is leading in early voting results by a 79% to 21% margin. Also, Incumbent County Commissioner Ron Wesen has an early lead over challenger Nick Petrish and fellow County Commissioner Ken Dahlstedt is leading challenger April Axthelm, both by narrow margins. 

Politics on Election Day

Art Shotwell Nov. 6 2012 0 minutes read

2012-1106-rick-larsen.jpg Congressman Rick Larsen and friends took over the 4 corners at 12th St. and Commercial Ave. late Tuesday morning as they wave campaign signs. Larsen expressed optimism that he'll be re-elected. 

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