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June 23, 2025

Schoenberg oils at Scott Milo Gallery

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 […]

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June 19, 2025

A look back at Anacortes Railway: 1986

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 […]

June 13, 2025

Native son Tom Brooks passes away

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 […]

June 8, 2025

Waterfront Festival wows crowds

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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June 23, 2025

Uncle Sam: Harry Dawson 2018

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.”

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June 16, 2025

Fishing vessels: September 2004

Fishing boats, including the “Oregon,” tied up on Guemes Channel next door to historic Port of Anacortes Curtis Wharf.

June 11, 2025

Canoe Journey: July 2005

Wow, it’s been 20 years. Photos from Canoe Journey, July 2005. Landing at Samish community facility, Fidalgo Resort, Fidalgo Island.

June 7, 2025

Fog fade

Deception Pass Bridge as viewed from Pass Island, August 2004.

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