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City high-speed fiber system moving swiftly

Art Shotwell May. 10 2017 2 minutes read

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City crews have started preliminary work in preparation for a new fiber optic network connecting the Riverbend water treatment plant with city water equipment in Anacortes. The system, the city says, is about a year ahead of schedule.

McDougall appointed to City Council

Art Shotwell May. 9 2017 1 minute read

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Moments after the City Council appointed him, Bruce McDougall is sworn in as the newest Council member. He will fill out the remainder of the term of John Archibald, who resigned as of the end of last month.

Annual Spring Clean-Up this Saturday

Art Shotwell May. 9 2017 2 minutes read

Get your household cleaning done and dump your residential garbage and yard waste at the city's annual Spring Clean-Up.

‘At Home in Anacortes’ opens May 13 at Anacortes Museum

Art Shotwell May. 7 2017 3 minutes read

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The history of residential architecture in Anacortes is the topic of “At Home in Anacortes,” a new exhibit that opens with a reception 1-4 p.m. Saturday, May 13, at the Anacortes Museum.

Police Blotter, April 29 - May 5, 2017

May. 6 2017 6 minutes read

A set of power tools worth about $350 was reported on Monday stolen from the back porch of a home.

Police Blotter, April 21 - 28, 2017

Apr. 30 2017 6 minutes read

Despite the Tulip Festival and increased tourist traffic, this week’s Police Blotter seems unusually quiet, with no incidents reported for four days.

Watermark Books up for sale

Art Shotwell Apr. 25 2017 2 minutes read

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Patti Pattee, the owner of Watermark Books, is offering the store for sale after more than 25 years as a local landmark.

Heart Lake Road resurfacing set

Art Shotwell Apr. 25 2017 1 minute read

The city's Public Works Department is moving forward with a project to resurface Heart Lake Road, with construction to begin this Friday, April 28.

Taking Back Unwanted Prescription Drugs

Art Shotwell Apr. 24 2017 2 minutes read

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Anacortes Police will hold it’s 13th prescription drug take-back day in coordination with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) this Saturday.

Police Blotter, April 15 - 20, 2017

Apr. 21 2017 6 minutes read

A driver caught driving 92 miles per hour on highway 20 said he was low on fuel and wanted to get to a gas station before he ran out.

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