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“The Holly and the Ivy” at Cap Sante

Jack Hartt Dec. 22 2025 7 minutes read

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Since medieval times in the Old Country, holly and ivy have reflected a Christian symbolism, expressed in the Christmas carol "The Holly and the Ivy", in which holly represents Jesus and ivy represents his mother Mary.

After days of flood and slide threats, a small upriver town begins to breathe a sigh of relief

Washington State Standard Dec. 19 2025 5 minutes read

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After days of flood and slide threats, Concrete begins to breathe a sigh of relief

A Wicked, Wild, Windy Wavy Walk

Jack Hartt Dec. 18 2025 7 minutes read

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An hour before sunset, curiosity pulled me to Rosario Beach.

Police Blotter, December 5 - 11, 2025

Anacortes Now Dec. 17 2025 3 minutes read

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Anacortes Police investigated the death of a man whose body was found at a bus stop in town and a road rage incident, among several other calls.

Long path to recovery ahead for areas hit by Washington’s record floods

Washington State Standard Dec. 12 2025 6 minutes read

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Federal assistance approved Friday is expected to help, but officials warned it could be days before people can return home.

For a Holiday Treat, See The Nutcracker this Weekend

Anacortes Now Dec. 11 2025 2 minutes read

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Fidalgo DanceWorks will be presenting four performances of the Christmas classic ballet The Nutcracker at Brodniak Hall on the Anacortes High School campus this weekend.

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Upcoming Events

7 Nov
Author Event: D.W. Ulsterman 
Date Sat., November 7, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
7 Nov
Joe Whitney and Streetlive Family
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8 Nov
 Christian Casolary's Resonance Quartet 
Sun., November 8, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
8 Nov
All Ages Jazz Jam  
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Writing Circle  
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Salish Sea Salmon Night 
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18 Nov
The Gift of Gabe
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19 Nov
Jazz Lecture Series
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