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Fireworks on the Fourth

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Shoppers look for fireworks on the Swinomish Reservation as the Fourth approaches. The Anacortes Police remind city residents that fireworks are illegal at all times.

Farmers Market Update

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Fourth of July weekend always brings a brilliant group of farmers, bakers and inspired artists to the Farmers Market.  This week will not disappoint the local (and not so local) Farmer's Market connoisseur. 

Heavy Ferry traffic this weekend

The State Ferries system expects a record number of travel enthusiasts to access routes through Anacortes this Fourth of July weekend. Customers are strongly encouraged to extend their stay to avoid the peak travel times, and to have solid backup travel plans.

Coast Guard reminds boaters to stay safe

The Coast Guard expects an increase in boater traffic during the extended Independence Day weekend. It is important that all boaters are reminded of the following boating safety initiatives.

Keith Anderson now missing nearly 6 months

2010-0112_keith_anderson.jpgThe family of Keith Anderson, missing since January 6, is planning a celebration of his life later this summer, even as they hope for some resolution of his disappearance. 

Vehicle prowl suspect nabbed

Police have arrested a 32-year old Anacortes man suspected of as many as 100 vehicle prowls and thefts over the past several months.

Major water plant upgrade ahead

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The city is finalizing engineering plans for a $60 million expansion and upgrade of the city's water treatment plant, located in the riverbend area of Mount Vernon. The aim: more capacity, better reliability and continued high water quality.

The Police Blotter, June 26, 2010

Thieves stole numerous expensive items during prowls of 4 unlocked vehicles in the south end of the city over the weekend of June 18-20.

Samish Healing Pole raised

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The Samish Indian Nation unveiled a healing totem pole Saturday in a 2 hour ceremony at the Samish-owned Fidalgo Bay Resort & RV Park. One small hitch: as the pole was being unwrapped, one of the blankets caught on an edge and a aerial bucket vehicle had be used to unsag the blanket.

State gives Huckleberry Is. to Samish

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The state has agreed to transfer ownership of Huckleberry Island, just east of Guemes island, to the Samish Island Nation. The state Parks and Recreation Commission approved the transfer this week.