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City plans to reconstruct part of 6th St.

Art Shotwell Jun. 16 2009 2 minutes read
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Sixth St., near the Guemes ferry landing, is pock-marked and bumpy. But, plans have been started to redesign and reconstruct at least 2 or 3 blocks of it near the ferry landing.

Shoreline Program to move ahead

Art Shotwell Jun. 16 2009 2 minutes read

After months of delay, an update of the city’s Shoreline Master Program, which helps govern development on our waterfront, is moving ahead with the City Council approval of a contract to complete the update.

The Police Blotter, June 13, 2009

Jun. 13 2009 12 minutes read

anacortes_police_logo.pngA family of raccoons was reported to be on top of a sign at a bar in the downtown area last Tuesday. The officer told the complainant that the raccoons would come down when they were ready.

Great weekend for sailboat races

Art Shotwell Jun. 13 2009 1 minute read
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Dozens of sailboats dot Fidalgo Bay Saturday during the 2-day Windermere Regatta, an annual event hosted by the Anacortes Yacht Club. The Windermere Regatta is a series of races each June.

Bald eagle killed after hitting windshield

Art Shotwell Jun. 13 2009 1 minute read

A bald eagle shattered an Anacortes police officer’s windshield as the officer was driving on Highway 20 east of town. 

Dogs maul pet donkey

Jun. 12 2009 2 minutes read

Three dogs mauled a 21-year old pet donkey near the corner of 32nd St. and H Ave. earlier this week. The noise from the attack woke the owner, Rosemary Orr, who reported seeing pit bulls or mixed-breed pit bulls attacking her donkey.

Cleanup groundbreaking

Art Shotwell Jun. 12 2009 2 minutes read
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These 10 men are breaking ground at Seafarers Memorial Park for a major 2-1/2 year toxic cleanup of the area south of Cap Sante Marina. They represent the Port of Anacortes, state Dept. of Ecology and Kimberly-Clark.

Houses en route to Alaska

Art Shotwell Jun. 12 2009 1 minute read

2009-0612_alaska_housing-thumb.jpgHousing units destined for a small Alaskan village leave Fidalgo Bay on a barge pulled by a tug. Once on dry land, these housing units will be connected to make 19 living spaces and a garage/shop in Hooper Bay, Alaska, a little village located 525 miles west of Anchorage.

Ferry director mostly positive

Art Shotwell Jun. 12 2009 2 minutes read

Washington State FerriesThe head of the state ferry system was fairly upbeat as he addressed a meeting at the Senior Center Thursday night, but David Moseley indicated some tough work is still ahead to put the ferry system on an even keel.

Bellissima gets new sign

Art Shotwell Jun. 11 2009 1 minute read
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Bellissima Trattoria owner Marianne Mach and son Tyler, who manages the restaurant, were pleased when the restaurant's new sign arrived this week. Bellissima, located at 904 Commercial Ave., is now in its fourth year of operation.

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