In the News
Christmas Parade I
Anacortes parades often take on an international flavor with the involvement of Town Criers and other dignitaries from Sister Cities including Sidney, British Columbia. Such was the case with this year’s Lions Club Christmas Parade, when the public event featured not only criers but a “ferry boat float” and banner-bearing members of the Sister Cities […]
Just looking
Hundreds of people lined the main street of Anacortes Saturday for the annual Lions Club Christmas Parade. Mittens came off to expedite the process of picking up candy tossed by parade participants. Onlookers waved and cheered, many pulling out cameras to record the event for posterity. As you can see, the parade drew people of […]
Santa’s in town
Back in Anacortes from a far away land is Santa Claus, busy listening to children’s wish lists as Christmas draws nearer. Santa visited the Majestic Inn & Spa Thursday night, and then the Chamber of Commerce Community Christmas tree lighting ceremony Friday night. He is pictured here with a few delighted friends, including Emma, Elsa […]
Faces of the Majestic
It was Grand Opening Gala night at the Majestic Inn and Spa Thursday, December 1, and guests were greeted by a smiling staff. If you haven’t been in for a visit yet, stop by the beautiful hotel on 5th and Commercial Avenue. Features include lounge, restaurant, rooms and a spa/salon that fills the entire second […]
Veterans speak
Several branches of the U.S. armed services were represented Friday at a Veterans Day ceremony held at Causland Park. One of the speakers was U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sergeant Bob McDaniels (first photo). Another was U.S. Air Force Second Lieutenant Larry Lazzari, who joined Boy Scout Logan Morrison in reading names of Anacortes servicemen […]
Color Guard
Members of American Legion Causland Post No. 13 were among those taking part in a Veterans Day ceremony Friday morning at Causland Park. Boy Scout Logan Morrison (fourth photo) joined retired Air Force officer Larry Lazzari in reading the names of Anacortes men who had died in World War I, World War II, the Korean […]
Team Maxwell
A small army of supporters responded to three-term Mayor Dean Maxwell’s call for election support. Day to day campaign details, however, were handled for the most part by a small team with a strong combination of communication skills. Early in the evening on election night, Maxwell campaign principals Duncan Frazier (former publisher of the Anacortes […]
Election 2005
Beth Prins said, “Let’s throw an election night party” and Laurie Gere said, “Let’s do it at my restaurant.” The result was a downtown event that drew a full house, from candidates and supporters to town crier and press. Candidates pictured here were among those who went home Tuesday night feeling pretty confident about victory. […]
Parade on the Ave
Hearty students from Anacortes High School braved the elements once again this year for the traditional Homecoming Parade up Commercial Avenue. Alums and lookie-loos line the street as a collection of floats passed for review Friday afternoon. Cheerleaders led the parade, with the AHS Marching Band right behind. Seniors “aboard” the Class of 2006 float […]
Market season wanes
Only one more weekend to shop the Anacortes Farmers Market at The Depot near downtown Anacortes. Next Saturday, October 15 marks the end of the 2005 season. Pictured here Saturday is Brian Campbell with son Rowan. Brian and Crystine Goldberg operate Uprising Organics out of Acme, Washington. Also pictured are Dr. John Baker of Orcas […]