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Commercial Ave. art: Eve

Art Shotwell Aug. 22 2009 0 minutes read

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This wire sculpture, Eve by James Lapp, can be found at the corner of 14th St. & Commercial Ave. in Anacortes. The artist told me the name is "Eve, as in Adam and Eve," but conceded it looks like an upside-down wine glass. And, it's in front of Compass Wines.

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Flounder Bay Cafe to reopen

Art Shotwell Aug. 21 2009 2 minutes read
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After a winter without a restaurant on the West end of the island, Flounder Bay Cafe is about to return under new ownership.

Weekend Movies, Aug. 21, 2009

Art Shotwell Aug. 21 2009 2 minutes read
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The one new movie opening this weekend in Anacortes is Shorts, a movie aimed at kids. And, kids will, no doubt, have a great time. Here's a roundup of this weekend's films showing in Anacortes.

Tight school district budget okayed

Art Shotwell Aug. 20 2009 1 minute read

anacortes_schools.pngThe School Board approved a tight $26.4 million school district budget for the coming school year, some $2 million less than the previous budget.

School district and teachers union reach agreement

Art Shotwell Aug. 20 2009 2 minutes read

The Anacortes School District and the teachers union have reached a tentative contract settlement, pending approval by members of the teachers union, thus avoiding the threat of a walkout at the start of classes.

Commercial Ave. art: Fortitude

Art Shotwell Aug. 19 2009 1 minute read
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Fortitude by Arnie Garborg. Arnie had originally told me he didn't have a name, but has called to say he's named it Fortitude. This work is in front of Island Import Garage, at 34th St. and Commercial Ave. (Second in a series)

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