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Northwest Bestsellers

Jul. 16 2008 2 minutes read

books3.gifThis week's Northwest Bestsellers list includes four Northwest authors. Back this week are: The Art of Racing in the Rain, by Garth Stein; The Other by David Guterson; and, Snuff, by Chuck Palahniuk. And Mary Dahiem's Scots on the Rocks is on the list, too.

Port comprehensive plan updated

Jul. 15 2008 2 minutes read

2008-0715_port_plan_1-100.jpgThe Port of Anacortes has released an updated draft Comprehensive Plan that will guide the Port District for the next few years. The plan includes few surprises. 

Burn ban goes into effect

Jul. 15 2008 1 minute read

A county-wide burn ban goes into effect for unincorporated areas on Thursday, July 17, due to the high fire danger and dry weather. A spokesman for the Anacortes Fire Department says the burn ban applies in the City of Anacortes, too.

City launches ride share contest

Jul. 14 2008 2 minutes read

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The City is launching a ride share contest in an effort to get Anacortes residents to save energy. The prize? Tell the city where to spend $1,000. 

The Police Blotter

Jul. 14 2008 7 minutes read

A weekly roundup prepared by the Anacortes Police Department.

Jury: Gromus guilty of assault

Jul. 10 2008 1 minute read

A Superior Court jury in Mount Vernon Thursday found South Fidalgo resident Alan Gromus guilty of assault in connection with the baseball bat attack on his wife last September.

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