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This 1890 shot of a “barn door”-sized halibut was taken at Ocean Dock, built by the Oregon Improvement Company at the foot of what is now called Commercial Avenue.

Fourth of July fireworks will be handled by an Oregon company this year because John Curtis has decided to end his 15-year run handling Anacortes’ fireworks displays.

The Anacortes Small Boat Center group has elected their first officers, including treasurer Jack Richardson, secretary Beth Bell and President John Pope, shown here. Pat Barrett was elected Vice-President. 

There are 3 positions up for election on the South Fidalgo Community Council, which represents the unincorporated areas of Fidalgo Island.

A wagon stops at Amos Bowman’s store in this early street scene, near Guemes Channel in the vicinity of Third Street and Q Avenue.

Little Blue Whale is a new novel by Oregon author and local police chief Ken Lewis which follows a small town police department’s efforts to solve a series of unusual murder cases. This is a good summertime read.

A 16-year-old Anacortes boy caused a brush fire in the 2300 block of R Avenue near the Tommy Thompson Trail by lighting a large firework.

A handful of homes on Fourth St. is at the center of a zoning fight now before the City Planning Commission. 

Priscilla and Frank Michaud, owners of The Store, say they've seen a dramatic drop in business since roundabout construction is blocking easy access to the south end of Commercial Ave.

The School District says it will re-hire 5 teachers who were recently laid off as part of a budget cutting move. Meanwhile, the School Board approved $23,000 in cuts to the School Superintendent's compensation package.