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Samish Bay, Fidalgo Bay closed for shellfish harvesting

Art Shotwell Sep. 23 2009 1 minute read

The state Health Department has added Samish Bay to the list of area closed to recreational shellfish harvesting. The reason: poisonous algal blooms in the area. The state has found elevated levels of toxin in shellfish there.

Council okays Parks Comp Plan

Art Shotwell Sep. 21 2009 2 minutes read

2009-0921_parks_comp_plan.jpgThe City Council Monday night approved the proposed Parks & Recreation Comprehensive Plan after reviewing new changes proposed by Parks Director Gary Robinson.

Family Shelter open house

Art Shotwell Sep. 20 2009 1 minute read
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Anacortes Family Shelter director Eric Johnson receives a check for $12,000 from Soroptimist President Barbara Larson during Sunday's open house for the just-completed family shelter, located on 27th St, just west of Commercial Ave.

The Police Blotter, Sept. 19, 2009

Art Shotwell Sep. 19 2009 14 minutes read

Five vehicles parked at the Cap Sante Marina had windows broken out of them on Thursday night.  The Security guard alerted police after he heard a car alarm go off in the parking lot and discovered the damaged vehicles.

Weekend Movies

Sep. 18 2009 4 minutes read
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New this week at the Anacortes Cinemas: The Informant: Matt Damon is a slippery corporate whistler who fancies himself 0014 because he's "twice as smart as 007." Also on screen here: 9, Whiteout, & Inglourious Basterds.

Ground broken for skills center

Art Shotwell Sep. 17 2009 1 minute read

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A dozen community leaders use a dozen gold-colored shovels to break ground just south of Cap Sante Marina for a new Northwest Career & Technical Academy, a joint venture involving Skagit County high schools and Skagit Valley College.

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.

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