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Wednesday Anacortes election update

Nov. 4 2009 1 minute read

election2009.pngMayor Dean Maxwell solidified his victory over challenger Steve Sonnenberg as new Anacortes election results were released Wednesday evening. Karl Yost continues to hold a narrow lead over Bob Hyde in the lone contested School Board race.

Maxwell beats Sonnenberg 2-1; Yost-Hyde race close

Art Shotwell Nov. 3 2009 1 minute read
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Mayor Dean Maxwell was relaxed as he waited at Gere-a-Deli for the first election returns, which gave him an easy 2-1 victory over challenger Steve Sonnenberg.The Yost-Hyde School Board race is too close to call.

Old Town zoning changes win support

Art Shotwell Nov. 2 2009 2 minutes read

Half a dozen Old Town residents urged the City Council to okay proposed zoning and Comprehensive Plan changes for a one block area of Old Town.

Council approves conservative budget and levy hike

Art Shotwell Nov. 2 2009 1 minute read

The City Council has okayed a conservative $38 million city budget for next year that includes a one percent increase in the city's property tax levy, the maximum allowed by law without having to put the hike to a public vote. 

Kids get Halloween treats downtown

Oct. 31 2009 0 minutes read
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A little Super Hero gets a treat from an employee at Island Home Collection Saturday as downtown merchants welcome kids to trick-or-treat. The weather was good and the sidewalks were filled with kids.

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The Police Blotter, Oct. 31, 2009

Oct. 31 2009 11 minutes read

Several teenagers face possible charges of malicious mischief in connection with the vandalism of the high school this past week. One teen said they were bored.

Weekend Movies

Oct. 30 2009 6 minutes read
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Wow! Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs is one of 6, count 'em, 6 films at the Anacortes Cinemas this Halloween weekend. Also for Halloween: Rocky Horror Picture Show, The Vampire's Assistant, and Zombieland.  

Arrest in missing man case

Oct. 30 2009 1 minute read

Updated: Suspicious circumstances surround the disappearance of an Anacortes man known to some as the "Dog Whisperer of Anacortes," who was reported missing on Thursday after repeatedly failing to answer phone calls.

Mayoral candidates spending less than 4 years ago

Art Shotwell Oct. 28 2009 1 minute read

election2009.pngSo far, the 2 candidates for Mayor have spent only about one-half was spent in the mayoral race 4 years ago. Dean Maxwell, the incumbent, has spent nearly $7,000 and challenger Steve Sonnenberg has $8,000.

Blues at the Rockfish

Oct. 28 2009 2 minutes read

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Bluesman James Harman, whose credo is 'Strictly the Blues,' is coming to the Rockfish Grill on Thursday, Oct. 29.

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