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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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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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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.

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.

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.

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

A 7-foot section of a 12 inch water main broke late Wednesday night at 12th St. and Commercial Ave., causing a fairly large hole in the street and pumping water and mud onto the streets for a couple blocks around.

Looks like Senator Patty Murray managed to get $3 million in federal transportation money to build a new WSF ferry terminal in Anacortes. The state had asked for $26 million for the Anacortes terminal.

The county has been allocated $750,000 in federal money to build a new ferry terminal for the Guemes Island ferry. But, the state failed to get $26 million to build a new Anacortes ferry terminal.

The Anacortes Futures Project, an effort by the Chamber of Commerce to improve city planning, has received high marks from City Council members.