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AHS now using solar to generate power

Art Shotwell Sep. 17 2009 1 minute read
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Math teacher Jeff Holtgeerts and science teacher Victor Garcia flank tuba player Robert Dyer, who has worked to keep the AHS project on track after the graduation of Kirsten Woodsmith in 2008.

Sex offender meeting draws crowd

Art Shotwell Sep. 16 2009 2 minutes read

More than three-dozen people turned out Wednesday night for a public meeting about registered sex offenders and, specifically, about one Level 3 offender who will be released in Anacortes next week.

Mayor and challenger present contrast for voters

Art Shotwell Sep. 15 2009 2 minutes read

election_2008.gifThe Mayor is stressing what he’s done over the past 16 years while his newcomer challenger is looking for a change.

AHS solar project launch set this week

Sep. 13 2009 2 minutes read
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Those solar panels visible on the roof of the high school's main building will be turned on with a switch-throwing ceremony set for Thursday afternoon.

The Police Blotter, Sept. 12, 2009

Art Shotwell Sep. 12 2009 16 minutes read

Anacortes Police worked a case this week where a woman said a suspicious vehicle followed her and her 2 children on the street, then followed the bus they got on. 

Anacortes team in MS 150-mile ride

Sep. 12 2009 1 minute read
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Members of the "Shell on Wheels" volunteer bicycle team prepare to start the 2009 MS150 ride.

Forest Plan draws fire

Art Shotwell Sep. 9 2009 2 minutes read
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The proposed Forest Comprehensive plan drew criticism at a City Council hearing Tuesday night, with a strong contingent of climbers looking for relaxed regulations. More than 50 people were in the audience for the public hearing.

Mayor proposes 16% city budget cut

Art Shotwell Sep. 8 2009 1 minute read

Mayor Dean Maxwell has presented the City Council with what he called a fiscally conservative, balanced, $38 million budget for the coming year. He said the 2010 budget represents a 16% cut from the current year's budget.

Parks and Forest plans up for comment

Art Shotwell Sep. 7 2009 3 minutes read
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The proposed Parks and Forest Comprehensive Plans up for City Council public hearing on Tuesday evening include new restrictions on where and when trails and areas are used by motorcycles, dirt bikes, as well as hikers and climbers.

Commercial Ave. art: The Sea, Within

Art Shotwell Sep. 7 2009 1 minute read
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The Sea, Within, a 98" tall fused glass and steel sculpture by Lin McJunkin of Conway, is located at Commercial Ave. at 32nd St. in Anacortes. Like all art in the new Commercial Ave. public art series, it is for sale. View The Big Picture.

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