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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.

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.

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