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Parks and Forest plans up for comment

Art Shotwell Sep. 7 2009 3 minutes read
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The proposed Parks and Forest Comprehensive Plans up for City Council public hearing on Tuesday evening include new restrictions on where and when trails and areas are used by motorcycles, dirt bikes, as well as hikers and climbers.

Commercial Ave. art: The Sea, Within

Art Shotwell Sep. 7 2009 1 minute read
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The Sea, Within, a 98" tall fused glass and steel sculpture by Lin McJunkin of Conway, is located at Commercial Ave. at 32nd St. in Anacortes. Like all art in the new Commercial Ave. public art series, it is for sale. View The Big Picture.

The Police Blotter, Sept. 5, 2009

Sep. 5 2009 16 minutes read

anacortes_police_logo.pngSomeone last week pulled a mural by local artist and history buff Bill Mitchell off a wall and stole it. Mitchell made the discovery and called police.

Cool and wet this weekend

Art Shotwell Sep. 4 2009 1 minute read

The weather service is forecasting a cold and wet holiday weekend in northwestern Washington, starting with a cold front expected to move into western Skagit County early Saturday morning.

Randy Dorn engages Anacortes teachers

Art Shotwell Sep. 3 2009 2 minutes read
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Anacortes High School teachers and other staff were out of their seats during a motivational speech at Brodniak Hall on Thursday by state Superintendent of Pubic Instruction Randy Dorn, on the far right.

Weekend Movies

Art Shotwell Sep. 3 2009 3 minutes read

The one new film on screen in Anacortes this weekend is Quentin Tarantino's Inglourious Basterds. The film to see if you're an adult is Julie & Julia and if you're a kid, then rush to (500) Days of Summer. Why the parentheses? I don't know.

Gallery Walk features flowers

Art Shotwell Sep. 3 2009 2 minutes read

2009-0903-sunny-sunflower.jpgSunny Sunflower is among a collection of acrylics by Jennifer Bowman on display at Scott-Milo Gallery for this month’s Gallery Walk at the several galleries in downtown Anacortes Friday evening.

Seafarers' building may be re-used

Art Shotwell Sep. 2 2009 2 minutes read
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The Seafarers' Memorial Park building, now behind construction fencing, could become part of a planned small boat center.

School district outlines swine flu plan

Art Shotwell Sep. 2 2009 3 minutes read

anacortes_schools.pngAnacortes School Superintendent Chris Borgen says the district hopes to give swine flu shots to "as many staff, volunteers and students as possible."

Save the Mountain fundraiser set

Art Shotwell Sep. 1 2009 2 minutes read
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Guemes Islanders trying to save Guemes Mountain bring their cause to Anacortes this month with a "Save the Mountain" auction at the Depot. The Guemes Island Environmental Trust is attempting to raise money to purchase the mountain.

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