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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.

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.

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