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34th St to be Repaved Soon

Art Shotwell Sep. 15 2014 1 minute read

The City Council Monday night approved what will be the last street repaving job of the year. Lakeside Industries was the winning bidder for repaving 34th St. from R Ave to V Ave.

Car-free Commercial Ave on a Warm Sunday

Art Shotwell Sep. 14 2014 1 minute read

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You don't often get a chance to see Commercial Ave. in downtown Anacortes without any cars. But, Sunday, the street was open for bikers and pedestrians as part of the city's first Open Streets event.

Antique Engine Show Attracts Crowd

Art Shotwell Sep. 13 2014 1 minute read

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A parade of antique machinery included a hop-on ride popular with the kids during the 19th annual Antique Engine & Machinery Show on Saturday.

Police Blotter, September 5-11, 2014

Sep. 13 2014 5 minutes read

Police who responded to a report of a vehicle that spun out and raced away from Sharpes Corner located the vehicle later in town with a shredded front tire and heavy damage to the front and rear. The driver a minor faces DUI and hit-and-run charges.

Environmental Groups Appeal Shell Decision

Art Shotwell Sep. 12 2014 2 minutes read

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Six state and local conservation groups have filed an appeal of Skagit County’s decision that could allow a proposed Shell Puget Sound Refinery crude-by-rail facility at March Point to move forward without requiring a full environmental review.

Council Considers Dinner hour Meeting Start Times

Art Shotwell Sep. 11 2014 2 minutes read

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The City Council is considering moving the Council’s regular evening meetings into the dinner hour. The Cuncil has twice talked about moving the 7pm meeting start time to 6:30 and the matter is again on the Council agenda for next Monday night’s meeting.

New Guemes Channel Trail Extension Okayed

Art Shotwell Sep. 9 2014 1 minute read

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The City Council has approved a $600,000 contract to build another section of the Guemes Channel Trail, which will ultimately connect the state ferry landing with downtown Anacortes and the Tommy Thompson Trail.

Group Sees a Need for Dry Goods Store here

Art Shotwell Sep. 9 2014 1 minute read

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A small group of residents has launched a Facebook page to “start the public conversation about a publicly-owned dry goods store in Anacortes, much like Quimper Mercantile in Port Townsend.

Wide Range of Senior College Classes Offered

Art Shotwell Sep. 9 2014 3 minutes read

The Senior College is offering a bakaer's dozen classes this fall, including a perennial favorite, Landscape Design, as well as a close-up view of less-visited National Parks.

Police Investigate Animal Mutilation Claims

Sep. 8 2014 2 minutes read

Anacortes Poice report they have investigated an online posting which alleges that police have failed to investigate alleged animal mutilations here.

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