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The BMW-Oracle boat USA and the Swiss boat Alinghi waited for enough wind today to start the America's Cup, but after nearly 4 hours today's match was called off.

The Anacortes-built trimaran from BMW-Oracle Racing is ready for the America's Cup races, which start overnight Sunday night, local time, according to the team. Anacortes Now will broadcast the races live, courtesy of BMW-Oracle Racing. 

Police cited a woman for hit-and-run, driving without a license, having no insurance and leaving a child unattended in a parked running vehicle after the child put the car into gear and hitting another vehicle.

Two new films open here this weekend, but neither has been receiving great reviews. The  musical Nine and the romantic Dear John both are getting mixed reviews. One holdover, however, has received better reviews and it's Up in the Air, with George Clooney, Vera Farmiga and Anna Kendrick.

Burglars broke into Anacortes High School very early last Saturday morning and vandalized several doors after they disabled the alarm system and video cameras. Police released this video.

As one of several conniving gold-diggers, Josephine (Glynna Goff-Eloe) tries to seduce a deceased billionaire's butler, Clifton (Mark Clawson) out of millions, while good hearted, actress-for-hire, Susie (Shelli Stahl) tries to protect him in a play opening Friday at ACT.

Five people have been arrested and drugs seized at a Skyline home following an investigation by the Skagit County drug task force. Undercover detectives purchased drugs from them on several occasions, according to task force chief Will Reichardt.

This Friday's Gallery Walk features pastels by Janice Wall, including On Purpose, shown here, photographs of resident orca whales and the work of 40 artists of Art League North. Gallery Walk, which is the first Friday of every month, features artists and their work in local galleries. From 6-9 pm.

The City Council began it's review of new updates to the Shoreline Master Program this week and only a half-dozen people spoke at the public hearing. 

Officials have ended the ground search for missing Anacortes resident Keith Anderson, whose truck was found in the southeast corner of Skagit County about 10 days ago, according to Anacortes Police Chief Bonnie Bowers.