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Rubin & Davidson on Port issues

Oct. 27 2009 6 minutes read

election2009.pngIn the upcoming election, Incumbent Port of Anacortes commissioner Keith Rubin is facing Guy Davidson, a real estate broker and co-owner of the Majestic Inn, for Commissioner seat 5, South Fidalgo, but all residents vote on this seat.

Trestle may re-open by next April

Art Shotwell Oct. 26 2009 1 minute read

The City and the Samish Indian Nation say that they hope to re-open the causeway & trestle portion of the Tommy Thompson Trail, damaged by fire earlier this month, by April of next year.

Short & Prosser discuss Port issues

Art Shotwell Oct. 26 2009 9 minutes read

election2009.pngIn the upcoming election, Incumbent Port of Anacortes commissioner Bill Short is facing real estate broker John Prosser for Commissioner seat 2.

The Police Blotter, Oct. 24, 2009

Oct. 24 2009 12 minutes read

Anacortes Police responded to the Middle School this past week after school officials discovered a 13-year-old student had a bud of suspected marijuana.

Adopting a low-carbon diet

Art Shotwell Oct. 24 2009 1 minute read
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More than 100 participants in the Anacortes Cool Climate Cafe hold up signs supporting the International Day of Climate Action. The 350 is what scientists say is the safe upper limit for carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

Weekend Movies

Oct. 23 2009 4 minutes read
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Three new films this weekend at the Anacortes theater, including what one might call an art house feature, Bright Star, directed by Oscar winner Jane Campion. Also: something for the kids with Where the Wild Things Are.

School Board gives back

Art Shotwell Oct. 23 2009 1 minute read

Anacortes School Board members have decided not to accept the small stipend they get for each board meeting.

Niver & Born discuss Port issues

Oct. 22 2009 6 minutes read

election2009.pngIn the upcoming election, Incumbent Port of Anacortes commissioner Ray Niver is facing former computer systems engineer and American Sailing Assoc. certified sailing and navigation instructor Roger Born for Commissioner seat 1.

West African dancers & musicians to perform here

Art Shotwell Oct. 20 2009 2 minutes read
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The Kusun Ensemble, an extraordinary group of musicians and dancers from Ghana, West Africa, will perform Friday night at Brodniak Hall.

Forest Plan: conservation vs. recreation

Art Shotwell Oct. 20 2009 3 minutes read
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The City Council tried to balance conservation and recreation in their continued review of the forest lands comprehensive plan. In the end, it took a 4-3 vote to give preliminary okay to some of the plan’s language.

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