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Small Boat Center elects board

Art Shotwell Jul. 1 2009 1 minute read
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The Anacortes Small Boat Center group has elected their first officers, including treasurer Jack Richardson, secretary Beth Bell and President John Pope, shown here. Pat Barrett was elected Vice-President. 

So. Fidalgo Council election coming

Jun. 30 2009 2 minutes read

There are 3 positions up for election on the South Fidalgo Community Council, which represents the unincorporated areas of Fidalgo Island.

Historic Anacortes: Amos Bowman’s store in the Early Days

Art Shotwell Jun. 28 2009 1 minute read
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A wagon stops at Amos Bowman’s store in this early street scene, near Guemes Channel in the vicinity of Third Street and Q Avenue.

Summertime reading: Little Blue Whale

Jun. 28 2009 1 minute read

Little Blue Whale is a new novel by Oregon author and local police chief Ken Lewis which follows a small town police department’s efforts to solve a series of unusual murder cases. This is a good summertime read.

The Police Blotter, June 27, 2009

Jun. 27 2009 11 minutes read

anacortes_police_logo.pngA 16-year-old Anacortes boy caused a brush fire in the 2300 block of R Avenue near the Tommy Thompson Trail by lighting a large firework.

Zoning fight over homes

Art Shotwell Jun. 27 2009 2 minutes read
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A handful of homes on Fourth St. is at the center of a zoning fight now before the City Planning Commission. 

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