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Mail drop box moved: safety over convenience

Art Shotwell Jul. 21 2009 1 minute read
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This driver discovered that the Post Office has moved the drop box from its parking lot to Fifth St., deciding in favor of safety over convenience. But, unfortunately, to drop mail, the driver needs to be driving the wrong way on the street.

Library agreement okayed

Art Shotwell Jul. 21 2009 1 minute read

The City Council has okayed an agreement between the City Library and the Burlington and La Conner libraries which would allow Anacortes residents to check books out of the other 2 libraries.

School zones to get traffic warning lights

Art Shotwell Jul. 21 2009 1 minute read

2009-0721_flashing_school_lights.jpgThree Anacortes elementary schools will get flashing school zone lights, thanks to a $60,000 grant to the city. The lights are aimed at warning motorists as they approach school zones.

Tall ship stopover

Jul. 21 2009 1 minute read
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The Lady Washington was at Cap Sante this week. The Lady Washington and other tall ships from Grays Harbor make Anacortes a waypoint on their travels around the Sound.

Go Have Fun

Art Shotwell Jul. 19 2009 0 minutes read
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Perhaps it was a more common occurrence to come upon a beached octopus a century ago. But, it was the singularly creative mind of Henrietta “Bubble” Blaisdell that would attempt this intimate of a pose with the slimy creature. Far from the squeamish, it demonstrates the adventuresome and provocative approach she took to art and to life.

In Anacortes, Bret Lunsford explores the extensive photographic archives of the Anacortes Museum as well as the collections of many longtime Fidalgo Island residents to compile an entertaining visual history with more than 200 vintage images accompanied by informative captions.



Reprinted with permission from Anacortes, by Bret Lunsford. Available from the publisher online at www.arcadiapublishing.com or by calling 888-313-2665. 

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Work Boat races draw crowds

Jul. 19 2009 0 minutes read
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Crowds enjoyed the work boat parade as Culbertson's Valiant steamed past before Saturday's races in the Guemes Channel. The Work Boat Races were initiated this year to add a little excitement to Shipwreck Day.

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The Police Blotter, July 18, 2009

Art Shotwell Jul. 18 2009 14 minutes read

This past week saw a coyote carry off an pet dog in the forest lands, an 84-year-old man suspected of shoplifting at several stores, and an elderly couple fall victim of a telephone scam and lose $3,000.

New parks & forest comp plans released

Art Shotwell Jul. 18 2009 3 minutes read
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Plans for extending a walking/bicycle riding trail from downtown to the WSF ferry terminal are included in the proposed city Parks & Recreation comprehensive plan just released for pubic review.

Shipwreck Day: bargains galore!

Art Shotwell Jul. 18 2009 0 minutes read
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Just one of many folks who found just what the wanted at Saturda's annual Shipwreck Day, sponosred by the Chamber of Commerce. Commercial Ave. was taken over by garage sales from 10th St. to 3rd St.

2 file for School Board opening

Art Shotwell Jul. 17 2009 1 minute read

Two candidates will vie for the Anacortes School Board slot which opened up when Chris Anderson resigned.

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