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Social media scatters your brain, and then you buy stuff you don’t need

The Conversation Apr. 25 2023 5 minutes read

Scrolling TikTok or Instagram causes mental fatigue, which can lead people to purchase items based on how many ‘likes’ an ad has instead of how much value the product will bring them.

Port Announces Summer Concert Lineup

Anacortes Now Apr. 24 2023 1 minute read

The Port of Anacortes has revealed the lineup for their summer concert series at Seafarers' Park.

Vote: 2023 Anacortes Levy

Anacortes Now Apr. 23 2023 1 minute read

Don't forget to vote by 8pm Tuesday, April 25. Ballots were mailed our awhile ago and should be postmarked by Tuesday night or delivered to one of the two Anacortes Vote Drop Boxes.

Police Blotter, April 14 - 20, 2023

Anacortes Police Apr. 23 2023 5 minutes read

A bloody fight at a local bar tops this week’s Anacortes Police Blotter.

Black students in Washington state played key role in the Civil Rights Movement, new book states

The Conversation Apr. 23 2023 4 minutes read

Washington isn’t a state that typically comes to mind in discussions about student-led protests from the Civil Rights Movement. A Black history professor seeks to change that with a new book.

The Biden Administration Vowed to Be a Leading Voice on Opioid Settlements But Has Gone Quiet

KFF Health News Apr. 21 2023 10 minutes read

Billions of dollars are headed to state and local governments to address the opioid crisis. Policy experts and advocates expect the federal government to play a role in overseeing the use of the money. Failure to do so, they say, could lead to wasted opportunities. 

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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
Sat., November 7, 2026 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
8 Nov
 Christian Casolary's Resonance Quartet 
Sun., November 8, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
8 Nov
All Ages Jazz Jam  
Sun., November 8, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
16 Nov
Writing Circle  
Mon., November 16, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
17 Nov
Salish Sea Salmon Night 
Tue., November 17, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
18 Nov
The Gift of Gabe
Wed., November 18, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
19 Nov
Jazz Lecture Series
Thu., November 19, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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