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Marine skills center on time for Sept. 1 opening

Art Shotwell Jun. 10 2010 2 minutes read
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The new Northwest Career & Technical Academy marine skills center will be ready to open for classes on schedule on Sept. 1, Project Manager Bryan Young told the School Board during a tour on Thursday.

Work set to start on new Depot plaza

Art Shotwell Jun. 9 2010 1 minute read
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Construction is slated to start "any day now" on a new paved area just north of the Depot Arts Center that will, eventually, become an expanded plaza surrounding the Depot.

Historic church for sale

Art Shotwell Jun. 9 2010 1 minute read

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A few people gathered outside the historic church hosing the First Church of Christ, Scientist Wednesday, after seeing that the church is for sale. It seems the congregation has slowly shrunk to just one person.

Sixth St. rebuild nears completion

Art Shotwell Jun. 8 2010 1 minute read

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The Sixth St. repaving project includes a 10 foot wide sidewalk designed as a bike/walking connector between downtown and the Guemes Channel trail, which is planned from the Guemes Ferry Landing to Edwards Way, just east of the state ferry terminal.

Hens now legal in the city

Art Shotwell Jun. 7 2010 2 minutes read
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The City Council has okayed an ordinance that will legalize hens in residential yards in the city. Noisy roosters still will not be allowed, unless they're already in residence.

The Police Blotter, June 5, 2010

Jun. 5 2010 15 minutes read

Two teenage kids were arrested and charged with drunk driving and other charges after their vehicles collided with each other last week.

Solar Power event next week

Jun. 4 2010 2 minutes read

Solar-powered homes in and around Anacortes will be showcased during the Anacortes Summer Solar Tour, which focuses on how solar and other renewable energy systems work in the home, next Saturday.  

This week at the Farmers Market

Jun. 4 2010 2 minutes read
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It's going to be a beautiful day this Saturday!!!  So much to do when the sun comes out and that means getting down to the Farmer's Market to get what you need.

Plan for Year-Round Gardening

Jun. 4 2010 5 minutes read

Now that the weather has finally settled into spring, it’s wise to plan your fresh produce harvest for the entire year—not just the warmer months.

Soldiers remembered on Memorial Day

Art Shotwell May. 31 2010 1 minute read
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A small group of veterans, members of the American Legion and VFW, honored America's war dead during a brief ceremony on the Guemes Island ferry Monday morning.

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