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Ecology: refinery oil spill readiness lacking

Aug. 12 2008 3 minutes read
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The state Department of Ecology has ordered the Shell Puget Sound Refinery on March Point to take immediate action to demonstrate the company is fully prepared to respond to an oil spill at its facility.

Old Town ordinance wins public support

Aug. 11 2008 2 minutes read
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Proposed zoning controls for Old Town won the support of everyone that testified at the City Council public hearing Monday night.

Ace of Hearts Park moves ahead

Aug. 10 2008 2 minutes read
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Heavy equipment and workers have begun ground work at Ace of Hearts Park Rotary Park on H Ave. between 32nd and 41st streets.

The Police Blotter

Aug. 10 2008 10 minutes read

A weekly roundup prepared by the Anacortes Police Department.

Elwha remains out of service

Aug. 9 2008 1 minute read

The 144-car Elwha will remain out of service for at least another week for repairs.

AHS fields getting spruced up

Aug. 9 2008 2 minutes read
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The parent of an Anacortes High School student has launched an ambitious effort to spruce up the two athletic fields at the school.

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