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Election Day 2008

Art Shotwell Nov. 4 2008 1 minute read
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County Elections officials are suggesting that if you haven't mailed your ballot yet, you should take it directly to a drop-off rather than mailing it today.

Gregoire campaigns in Anacortes

Art Shotwell Nov. 3 2008 2 minutes read
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Governor Christine Gregoire made a last-minute campaign stop in Anacortes on the day before Election Day. She and Senator Patty Murray and Congressman Rick Larsen spoke to about 150 Democrats and union workers at the Croatian Cultural Center.

Chamber to launch 'Buy Close By' campaign

Art Shotwell Nov. 2 2008 1 minute read
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The Anacortes Chamber of Commerce is launching a new “buy local” campaign this holiday season. The new campaign, called “Buy Close By,” is an effort to show the benefit of shopping locally.

The Police Blotter

Nov. 2 2008 12 minutes read

anacortes_police_logo.pngAn Anacortes woman reported being assaulted by her 34-year-old husband at their home in the 1100 block of 28th Street last week.  The woman reported that her husband was upset because she wasn’t earning any money. 

Governor brings campaign to town

Art Shotwell Oct. 31 2008 1 minute read

2008-1101_governor_visit.jpgGovernor Christine Gregoire is set to make a campaign appearance in Anacortes on Monday, the day before Election Day. She will be meeting with local labor leaders and Democrats. 

Trick or Treat!

Art Shotwell Oct. 31 2008 0 minutes read
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We caught up with some kids trick-or-treating at The Business in downtown Anacortes on Halloween afternoon. Downtown was busy with kids trick-or-treating all afternoon, despite the rainy weather. 

Charlie's to close tonight

Art Shotwell Oct. 30 2008 1 minute read

Charlie’s, a West End staple since the ‘60’s, is closing tonight. Chalie's is the last restaurant open at that end of Fidalgo Island.

Fall Foliage

Art Shotwell Oct. 30 2008 0 minutes read

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Plenty of fall foliage on view along the Tommy Thompson Trail today. Not many people walking or biking, too. Nice and peaceful.

Gromus sentenced to 20 years

Art Shotwell Oct. 29 2008 1 minute read

The teacher convicted of assault in connection with the attack on his wife outside their Campbell Lake home a year ago has been sentenced to 20 years in prison. Superior Court Judge Michael Rickert sentenced Alan Gromus to 248 months in prison.

City sets tourism promo funds

Art Shotwell Oct. 29 2008 1 minute read

city_seal-100x100.jpgThe city is giving more than three-quarters of the $200,000 available for tourism promotion next year to the Anacortes Chamber of Commerce. The chamber is set to receive $165,000, with the remainder going to 14 other groups and individuals. 

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