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How to Block Online Tracking

Art Shotwell Jul. 7 2014 6 minutes read

Many companies track your behavior and request information about you without explicitly asking for your permission. Here’s how to combat the trackers.

Police Blotter, June 27 - July 4, 2014

Jul. 5 2014 11 minutes read

At least two Anacortes businesses were taken in by a scam caller who demanded an immediate payment for an allegedly overdue electric bill. And, in one case an Anacortes police officer talked to the admitted scammer who said he was in Africa.

Great turnout for a parade

Art Shotwell Jul. 4 2014 1 minute read

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There was a great turnout for this year's annual July fourth Parade through downtown Anacortes, as this view from the rooftop of the Majestic Inn's expansion shows.

Laifong Ng: The Light Within

Jul. 4 2014 9 minutes read

Laifong Ng’s new yoga studio in downtown Anacortes is about the size of the home she and her family shared back in China, the size of a one-car garage.

Commercial Ave road repairs next week

Art Shotwell Jul. 3 2014 1 minute read

State Transportation crews will be doing some repairs on Commercial Ave. next week. The work will be mostly in the northbound direction.

Local B & B settles over clear cutting

Art Shotwell Jul. 2 2014 2 minutes read

The owner of an Anacortes bed & breakfast establishment has agreed to pay a $100,000 settlement for illegally clear-cutting a waterfront nature preserve on the west end of Fidalgo Island.

Full day of activities on the Fourth

Art Shotwell Jul. 1 2014 1 minute read
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Friday will be a busy day here, with the annual town photo at 10:00 am, the parade at 11:00 am starting, a patriotic program at Causland Park and later in the day, a rock concert and fireworks

Fireworks illegal in the city

Jun. 30 2014 1 minute read

The Anacortes Police Department asks for your cooperation in respecting the city's ordinance regarding fireworks.

The Sweeter Side of Carbohydrates

Jun. 30 2014 3 minutes read

The last article reviewed simple carbohydrates, namely added sugars.  This article will review complex carbohydrates, named so due to their complex molecular structures.  

Tesoro March Point run

Art Shotwell Jun. 29 2014 1 minute read
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Runners start the March Point 5k/10k run and walk at the Tesoro Refinery on Saturday. Overall winner for the 10k (6 mi) run was 27-year-old Mark Burke from Bellingham, followed by 16-year-old Pieter Andrews from Arlington.

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