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City Public Works details street plan

Art Shotwell Jun. 3 2014 2 minutes read
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After being pressured by the City Council, Public Works Director Fred Buckenmeyer released a list of potential street maintenance work for the coming five years.

Make it a Waterfront Festival Weekend

Jun. 2 2014 4 minutes read
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Celebrate 25 years of waterfront fun with sea shanties, fish mongers, boat rides, boat races and more, at the Anacortes Waterfront Festival this coming weekend.

Galleries open Friday night

Art Shotwell Jun. 2 2014 3 minutes read

The Gallery Walk is Friday, June 6 from 6 – 9 pm, in conjunction with the Chamber of Commerce Summer Artwalk.

The “Not So Sweet” Side of Sugar

Jun. 2 2014 3 minutes read
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I knew that my next article would cover sugar, as in added sugars, but after watching the documentary, Fed Up, I realized there needs to be more education on distinguishing the different types of sugar.

Police Blotter, May 22 - 29, 2014

May. 31 2014 6 minutes read

Anacortes Police arrested a San Juan County man for DUI after the State Patrol received several reports of a drunk driver in the Everett area, then more calls as the driver headed to Anacortes on Highway 20.

Fitness center expansion under way now

Art Shotwell May. 30 2014 1 minute read
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Construction started this week for a 1,900 square foot $406,000 addition to the pool and fitness center to accommodate a new exercise and weight room.

City street plan revised

Art Shotwell May. 30 2014 2 minutes read

City Public Works Director Fred Buckenmeyer continues to massage his plan for repair of city streets. His latest plan avoids an increase in the property tax that he had proposed earlier.

City's stormwater outfalls polluted

Art Shotwell May. 28 2014 2 minutes read
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The Samish Tribe says 94% of the city's stormwater outfalls into Fidalgo Bay fail to meet minimum state pollution standards for fecal coliform bacteria.

Heart Lake Road closed for sewer extension

Art Shotwell May. 28 2014 1 minute read
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Crews Wednesday work along Heart Lake Road south of 41st St. for a new city sewer extension. The road will be closed for about another month as crews lay new sewer pipes, then repave that part of Heart Lake Road.

Memorial Day service

Art Shotwell May. 26 2014 0 minutes read
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A color guard with Steve McLean (in front) and Walter Garland stand by as veterans like up during a brief Memorial Day service at Grand View Cemetary. Michael Newbrough played taps, the group sang the national anthem and heard a prayer. Rain held off.

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