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New thriller from Portland author

Sep. 22 2008 2 minutes read

sweetheart-medium.jpgAnother exciting thriller from Portland author Chelsea Cain is out. The New York Times said "Lurid and suspenseful with well-drawn characters, plenty of grisly surprises and tart dialogue, it delivers."

The Police Blotter

Sep. 21 2008 10 minutes read

A weekly roundup prepared by the Anacortes Police Department. 

 

Tunnel planned for Sharpe's Corner

Art Shotwell Sep. 20 2008 2 minutes read
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The state Transportation Department has released new details about their plan for a roundabout at Sharpe’s Corner and have scheduled an open house to show the plan to the public.

La Vie en Rose to close

Art Shotwell Sep. 18 2008 1 minute read

Anacortes’ European-style bakery, La Vie en Rose, will shut down at the end of next week after 16 years in business. The culprit: rising prices of natural gas, fuel, wages and ingredients. 

Council approves Old Town controls

Art Shotwell Sep. 15 2008 2 minutes read
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The City Council has approved permanent new zoning restrictions in the Old Town area of Anacortes. The permanent ordinance, approved Monday evening, will replace interim controls approved last December.

Hot Dogs at Farmers Market

Art Shotwell Sep. 13 2008 0 minutes read
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City Council member Brad Adams gets ready to serve a hot dog at the Farmers Market. Adams and his wife, Ruth Ann, bought the mobile hot dog stand recently and started serving at the market.

The Police Blotter

Sep. 13 2008 13 minutes read

A 59-year-old Anacortes man was injured when he narrowly missed hitting a deer on D Avenue on Friday. He apparently swerved to avoid the deer that had crossed the road in front of him.

Island Hospital acquires Fidalgo Medical

Art Shotwell Sep. 11 2008 1 minute read

Fidalgo Medical Associates, long located immediately adjacent to Island Hospital, is being purchased by the Hospital. The private medical clinic includes ten physicians and three advanced registered nurse practitioners.

Janke joins Planning Commission

Art Shotwell Sep. 10 2008 1 minute read

The City Planning Commission meets Wednesday night with a new member. Stuart Janke was appointed to the Planning Commission at last week’s City Council meeting.

BMW ORACLE trimaran to leave Anacortes

Art Shotwell Sep. 10 2008 2 minutes read
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The BMW ORACLE Racing Team, which built their 90-foot trimaran here and has been testing it in Rosario Strait, says they’ll barge the boat to San Diego later this month.

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