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Anthony's Restaurant coming

Art Shotwell Aug. 19 2009 1 minute read
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An Anthony's Restaurant could open next to Cap Sante Marina sometime next summer, if the Port Commissioners approve a lease for the property when they meet Thursday night. 

City calls for water conservation

Art Shotwell Aug. 18 2009 4 minutes read

The city has issued an appeal to conserve water because the Skagit River, where Anacortes gets its water, is unusually low and below the minimum required to protect habitat. And, the city says the river is expected to stay low for several days.

Commercial Ave. art: Ringer 7

Art Shotwell Aug. 17 2009 0 minutes read

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Ringer 7, by Ulrich Pakker, is the first in a series of 12 new sculptures loaned to the city which will be placed along Commercial Ave. by the Anacortes Arts Commission. You'll find it at 18th St. & Commercial Ave.

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The Police Blotter, Aug. 15, 2009

Aug. 15 2009 18 minutes read

anacortes_police_logo.pngThis week, Anacortes Police reported cases involving: a woman charged with domestic violence assault, malicious mischief, hit and run, and reckless driving; break-ins at 2 medical offices, and 3 cases of the theft of outboard motors.

Mail drop box moved... Again

Art Shotwell Aug. 15 2009 1 minute read
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That mail drop box that had been moved from the Post Office parking lot to Fifth St. has been moved again. Now it's located on Sixth St. next to the Post Office and across the sidewalk from the street. 

Weekend Movies, Aug. 14, 2009

Art Shotwell Aug. 14 2009 2 minutes read
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There's a great choice of movies at Anacortes Cinemas this weekend, including Julie & Julia, The Ugly Truth and G.I. Joe: The Rise of the Cobra.

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