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Ross Candies at Dakota Creek

Art Shotwell Jul. 27 2009 1 minute read

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The 309-foot Ross Candies is being built at Dakota Creek Industries for Otto Candies of Des Allemands, LA. It is distinguished by it's heliport, 100-ton deck masts that rise far above the main deck.

The Police Blotter, July 25, 2009

Jul. 25 2009 8 minutes read

anacortes_police_logo.pngAn electronic counter was stolen from the Whistle Lake area, 2 cars were stolen, and a wallet and cash were stolen at a fitness club. These are some of this week’s Police Blotter highlights.

Smooth rowing in a Cornish Gig

Jul. 25 2009 1 minute read
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One of the men’s crews enjoys rowing in the silky smooth waters off Cap Sante.  Frank Orr is at the helm. 

Roundabout opened

Art Shotwell Jul. 24 2009 1 minute read
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The City opened the not-yet-finished roundabout Friday evening, missing their promised 30-day closure limit by one day. While the roundabout has been opened, it's clear that there's still lots of work to do. 

Two arrested in Red Cross vandalism

Art Shotwell Jul. 24 2009 1 minute read

Police have arrested two men in connection with the vandalism of three Red Cross vehicles here. Under arrest are a 27-year old Anacortes man and a 25-year old Rockport man.

Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition explored

Jul. 24 2009 1 minute read

alaska-yukon-pacific-med.jpgA new, richly-illustrated and well-researched volume chronicles the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, held in Seattle in 1909. The new book is Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Washington's First World's Fair, by Alan J. Stein & Paula Becker.

Roundabout to open tonight

Art Shotwell Jul. 24 2009 1 minute read
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City leaders toured the nearly-completed roundabout at Commercial Ave. and Hwy. 20 Friday morning, just hours before it was to be opened to traffic.

Expect hot weather this weekend

Art Shotwell Jul. 22 2009 1 minute read

The National Weather Service says the hottest weather of the year is likely to occur this weekend and early next week. High temperatures will be in the 85 to 95 range. Overnight lows will be in the 60s. All areas of western Washington could be affected.

Roundabout to open late Friday

Art Shotwell Jul. 22 2009 1 minute read
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New asphalt was being laid this morning at the new roundabout under construction at Commercial Ave. and Hwy. 20. Work looks to be on track to open Friday evening, although not all work will be completed this week.

Tribute to Neil Diamond Friday

Art Shotwell Jul. 21 2009 2 minutes read
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Cherry Cherry is the lead-off group in a series of four free concerts being hosted at Cap Sante Marina. The first show, which is a tribute to Neil Diamond, is this Friday at 7 pm.

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