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A tribute to Lee Dawes: 1929-2021
This is a memorial tribute to Lee Dawes, an undeniable presence over the years as cannoneer at many community events including the Anacortes Waterfront Festival. Lee, who was preceded in death by his wife Betty (2019), died in Anacortes at the age of 92 on May 27, 2021. The U.S. Air Force veteran worked […]
Aktion Club boosts Meals on Wheels
Impressive! A total of $16,466 raised this year by Anacortes Kiwanis Aktion Club members pushed the group’s total donations for the 10 years of collecting for Meals on Wheels to $107,000! The three Aktion Club members who joined the $1,000+ Club this year are (r. to l.) Curt Johnson, Laurie Mueller and Sonja Erlandson. “March […]
Wildflowers of Fidalgo
A few photos of beautiful wildflowers growing along a south Fidalgo bluff trail.
Trail fix under way, ADA accessible
A repair and resurfacing project is under way in the dunes area of Deception Pass State Park near Cranberry Lake. The ADA trail was no longer accessible to wheelchairs, with tree roots pushing up through the asphalt. During the closure, old asphalt will be removed, with new gravel placed and fresh paving installed. A wonderful […]
Bridge work continues at Pass
With bridge access from above severely limited due to the ongoing painting project, I opted to walk up from North Beach. It is fascinating to see the network of brackets, cables, chainlink and “curtains” put into place for bridge repairs and paint prep workers. Much activity has now moved south from Canoe Pass Bridge on […]
‘Yes’ to 4th of July celebration!
This just in from City Hall: “The City of Anacortes will be celebrating our nation’s Independence Day on Sunday, July 4, 2021. This year we will have a firework display and a Patriotic Parade. The city is pleased to restart this Anacortes tradition.” Mayor Laurie Gere will lead a patriotic program honoring our nation’s 245th […]
American Legion hosts Memorial Day events
Among Memorial Day events in the Anacortes area today were back-to-back services at Grand View and Fernhill cemeteries, hosted by American Legion Post 13. Walter Garland presided over the ceremonies, with Betsy Mosley leading through several songs. To see more photos, click on Facebook logo, home page.
Birds and bunny, weekend off to a great start
What a wonderful morning! I kicked off Memorial Day Weekend with an early morning visit to the Ship Harbor Interpretive Preserve near the state ferry terminal. Cooperative photo subjects included the familiar heron, hummingbird, loon and towhee, but I was also treated to rare sightings of a great egret (so far away!) and a skittish […]
Osprey ‘fishes’ shoreline
I had the good fortune this afternoon of watching an osprey “fish” local waters at the Guemes Trail. The tide was out so the action was quite a distance, but I had the opportunity to watch three dives … two yielding fish. It’s always a delight to watch this amazing bird.
Gallery to feature Houston pastels
Amanda Houston returns to the Scott Milo Gallery in downtown Anacortes with new pastels in smaller versions including birds, landscapes and a few floral. Also showing are landscapes and Northwest animals in acrylic by Cynthia Richardson, enchanted still life oils by Melissa Goodman, bright floral monoprints with acrylic by Marie Powell and a collection of […]
Anacortes candidates file for office
The final day of filing for candidates was yesterday, May 21. Among those who will seek local voter approval are City of Anacortes mayoral candidates Matt Miller, Ryan Walters and Tammy Guffey. Other candidates include: Port of Anacortes, Position 5: Kathy Pittis, Doug Pratt Port of Anacortes, Position 1: Jon Ronngren Port of Anacortes, Position […]
Anacortes Boat & Yacht show
Port of Anacortes Executive Dan Worra and staff are among those enjoying the sun and boat displays as Day One of the Anacortes Boat & Yacht Spring Sale approaches a close. The FREE show at Cap Sante Marina is open again tomorrow, May 22, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., docks C & D.
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