Several visiting town criers gather to greet a slightly tardy host, Anacortes Town Crier Richard Riddell. A weekend competition of North American town criers was kicked off at the Anacortes Brewery Friday evening with a toast featuring a commemorative ale by Head Brewer Kevin Pierce. Competition opens Saturday, 10 a.m. at historic Causland Park.
Town criers from Sister Cities Anacortes (Richard Riddell) and Sidney, B.C. welcomed guests to post-parade Independence Day festivities at historic Causland Park.