From June 6 to July 28 at Scott Milo Gallery, Cathy Schoenberg of Anacortes presents an entirely new series of oils paintings featuring some of her favorite cats among her favorite home furnishings. This new style is colorful, fun and leads you to create your own story about the setting. Also showing are landscape oils […]
By Steve Berentson, Fall 1986, Shell Refinery newsletter Tommy Thompson has always had a clear sense of goals, a character trait that sets him apart from countless thousands who agonize over their futures. What clearly sets Tommy apart, however, is the 18-inch gauge Anacortes Railway, a unique steam powered train that has finally found a […]
Beloved family doctor, military veteran and Anacortes community leader Dr. Tom Brooks passed away on June 6, 2025. A memorial service will be held on June 28, 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Anacortes. His obituary follows: Thomas Pidduck Brooks was born on February 20, 1926, in Anacortes, Washington, to Samuel Gordon Brooks and […]
It was a beautiful “Chamber of Commerce” weekend in Anacortes with two blue-sky days for the annual Waterfront Festival at Cap Sante Marina in downtown Anacortes. Kudos to all, including event host Anacortes Chamber of Commerce, the Port of Anacortes and sponsors including HF Sinclair Refinery.
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This photo is from the 4th of July, 2018, when Anacortes residents gathered for celebration on Commercial Avenue included “Uncle Sam” Harry Dawson (right). Dawson, a long-time science and marine biology teacher at Anacortes High School, passed away in April 2025. Among those also pictured here is Mae-Louise Dopps, affectionately known as “the hat lady.”
Fishing boats, including the “Oregon,” tied up on Guemes Channel next door to historic Port of Anacortes Curtis Wharf.
Wow, it’s been 20 years. Photos from Canoe Journey, July 2005. Landing at Samish community facility, Fidalgo Resort, Fidalgo Island.
Deception Pass Bridge as viewed from Pass Island, August 2004.